Colombo: Sri Lanka has taken measures to stop the import of animals and animal products from bird flu-affected countries.
Officials at Sri Lanka’s Department of Animal Production and Health (DAPH) said on Monday that Sri Lanka has banned the importation of animals and animal products from all countries where bird flu cases have been reported. Steps have been taken.
DAPH Director General Himali Kothalawala told the media that US cattle have been infected with avian influenza virus for the first time.
He said the Sri Lankan authorities are aware of the developments abroad and have taken measures to protect the country’s farming industry and consumers and therefore decided to ban imports from affected countries from Sunday. has gone
Additionally, they are working with the authorities to deal with any cases and control the disease in the country.
Sri Lanka has acquired the ability to detect H9, H7 and H5 bird flu cases in humans over the years.
