Live Bird Import Ban Review.

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A decision made (13/02/2007) regarding: Live Bird Import Ban Review.

Subject:	Live Bird Import Ban Review
Decision Reference:	MD-PE-2007-0028		Exempt clause(s):
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Written		Person Giving Report (if oral):
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?			Report File ref:	ED\15\01\03\02
Written report – Title	Live Bird Import Ban Review
Written report – Author (name and job title)	Linda Lowseck States Veterinary Officer
Decision(s): Permit licensed imports of live birds from other Channel Islands and approved countries other than UK.
Reason(s) for decision: Following Avian Influenza in Suffolk, all turkeys on site were culled, disposed of and preliminary cleaning and disinfection carried out. There have been no further reports of disease. Epidemiological report not yet available from Defra and until this report or other evidence is available to support lifting the ban, the precautionary measure introduced immediately on notification of disease (3/2/07) can be modified to allow imports from approved countries only.
Action required: Issue import licences on receipt of application. Notify public by means of press release.
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)		Date of Decision: RETROSPECTIVE 13th February 2007