Agriculture ministry bans poultry imports from the Netherlands over avian influenza

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries stopped imports of poultry and poultry products from the Netherlands, and their transit through that country, until further notice, after the Netherlands reported highly pathogenic avian influenza. According to the statement by the Commissioner for Animal Health, import permits already issued for consignments not yet delivered were cancelled. The Poultry Association of Uganda said 26 importers were affected.