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| Michigan Avian Influenza Export Restrictions
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Korea, Mexico and Russia have banned poultry meat from the State of Michigan due to
findings of low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) in swans. According to USDA’s Animal
and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), these mute swans were resident wild birds,
not migratory birds, and there is no reason to believe the birds that tested positive
for LPAI had any connection with commercial poultry. APHIS has also pointed out that
according to the World Organization for Animal Health National Standards, findings of
this virus in wild birds should be no basis for any country to impose trade restrictions
on commercial poultry from the United States. FSIS is hopeful that the bans will be
lifted in the near future and urges inspectors to check these countries’ requirements
prior to certifying products for export. For more information, call (202) 720-3473.
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