Outbreak of Bird flu in South Africa

The Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security has released a statement informing the public of about an outbreak of the highly pathogenic Avian Influenza in South Africa. As a result the government of Botswana has banned importation of domesticated and wild birds, as well as their products from South Africa with immediate effect.

Further more, all veterinary import permits issued in respect of the listed items have also been cancelled with immediate effect.

The Ministry has requested the public to be vigilant and to report any deaths of domestic poultry and wild birds to the nearest veterinary office. The statement goes on to say that members of the public will be updated on this developing situation over time.

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