Botswana on high alert over Zim bird flu fears

Botswana has cancelled importation of poultry products from Zimbabwe
Botswana has cancelled importation of poultry products from Zimbabwe

Following an outbreak of potentially fatal bird flu in neighbouring Zimbabwe, the agriculture ministry says it is on high alert to prevent any possible spread of the virus to Botswana.

This week the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security imposed a ban on the importation of domesticated and wild birds, their products and poultry feed from Zimbabwe.

In a statement, the ministry said all permits issued for importing the listed items are cancelled with immediate effect. Agriculture minister, Patrick Ralotsia told Mmegi Business that although the country does not import any poultry products from Zimbabwe, it is important to put necessary precautionary measures in place.

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