The Philippines has placed a temporary ban on birds and poultry products from Lombardy, Italy after a low pathogenic avian influenza (serotype H7N3) outbreak was detected in two holdings there. Agriculture Secretary Bernie Fondevilla issued a memorandum ordering the ban on importation of domestic and wild birds, including day-old chicks, eggs and semen and suspending immediately the processing, evaluation of the application and issuance of Veterinary Quarantine Clearance (VQC). Veterinary and quarantine inspectors have also been ordered to stop and confiscate all shipments of poultry and poultry products into the country originating from Italy.
Source: Asian Agribusiness group
