The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted its temporary import ban on poultry and related products from Israel and South Dakota in the United States, following the successful containment of recent avian influenza outbreaks in those areas.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. issued separate administrative orders ending the bans, which previously halted the entry of domestic and wild birds, poultry meat, day-old chicks, hatching eggs, and semen for artificial insemination from the affected regions.
The lifting of restrictions came after veterinary authorities in Israel and South Dakota reported zero new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) since mid-July to the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH).
“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.
“Import bans are a precautionary measure, aimed at protecting the country’s livestock and poultry industries.”
The DA stressed that import bans are a precautionary measure, aimed at protecting the country’s livestock and poultry industries—key pillars of Philippine agriculture that drive rural employment, attract investments, and contribute to food security.
The DA reiterated its commitment to upholding international biosecurity standards while ensuring that Filipino consumers continue to have access to affordable and safe food.
