Veterinary Association urges govt. to follow appropriate measures when importing eggs

• Published date: 07 February 2023
• Publication title: Daily Mirror

The recent move by the government to allow the importation of eggs was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA). However, it raised concerns about the possibility of a bird flu outbreak in the island nation, if appropriate measures are not taken.

The association cautioned that resorting to importing eggs from non-bird-flu-free nations, which have had bird flu outbreaks in the last six months, would have dire consequences, as the move would risk the avian influenza virus entering and spreading in the island, which is currently bird-flu-free.

'Sri Lanka is a country free from bird flu. Due to this move, there is a high chance of it spreading here. Sri Lanka is in the process of exploring its poultry exporting markets; spread of bird flu in the country will be a major factor in...