The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Monday it has lifted its temporary import ban on poultry and related products from Israel and South Dakota, United States, after veterinary authorities confirmed the containment of avian influenza outbreaks in those areas.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. issued separate administrative orders lifting earlier restrictions on domestic and wild birds, poultry meat, day-old chicks, hatching eggs and semen for artificial insemination.
“These decisions are based on scientific evidence and international reporting standards to ensure both biosecurity and a stable supply of poultry products,” Tiu Laurel said in a statement.
He said the move came after the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) confirmed that Israel and South Dakota had reported no new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) since mid-July.
The DA said import bans serve as precautionary measures to safeguard the country’s livestock and poultry industries, which are vital to rural employment, investments and food security.
The DA said it remains committed to aligning with international biosecurity standards while ensuring Filipino consumers have continued access to affordable and safe food.
