“The SAG has requested Senasa to suspend the export certification to Chile from the following goods: ornamental, recreation and pets; Fresh, cooled or frozen poultry meat; edible heads and legs; Eggs with peel for human consumption; and meat products processed with fresh birds or containing fresh bird meat, ”said the body in a statement.
The entity stressed that the measure is adopted “In accordance with the established international protocols, with the aim of protecting the health status of Chile, Free of Influenza Aviar in Corral Birds since August 2023”
According to official data, in the last year Argentina contributed 8% of Chilean imports of aviar meatwhile in fresh eggs for human consumption his participation was of the 30% of the total.
In addition, the SAG clarified that all products with production dates As of August 5, they will not be able to enter Chile.
Aviar flu outbreak forces government to suspend exports of poultry products
He National Agrifood Health and Quality Service (Senasa) confirmed a positive case of Highly pathogenic avian influenza (IAAP) H5 in an establishment of laying chickens of Los Toldos, Province of Buenos Airesafter notification of clinical signs compatible with the disease.
Immediately, the corresponding sanitary measures were activated. One was established Health control zone of 3 kilometers around the focus, with motion restrictions and biosafety protocols, and a Surveillance zone of 7 kilometers for monitoring and epidemiological rake. Actions include the Sacrifice of affected birdsits final disposal and the cleanliness and disinfection of the facilities.
Senasa clarified that the affected region It does not constitute a significant poultry production zoneso the productive impact is limited. At the international level, Argentina will notify the case to the World Animal Health Organization (OMSA) and will temporarily suspend exports to countries with which it maintains disease -free agreements, including Brazil, Paraguay, Colombia, Chile, Mexico, Canada, the United States, the European Union, Japan and Chinathe main markets in the sector.
Source: Ambito
