Poultry banned on account of Bird Flu
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda yesterday instituted an immediate ban on all poultry and poultry products out of the United Kingdom, Netherlands and Japan due to a recent outbreak of Avian Influenza (Bird Flu).
A release from the Veterinary and Livestock Division indicated, “The division is implementing a temporary ban from these countries, effective November 18, until further notice.”
The division advised the general public to “be guided accordingly”.
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