The Department of Livestock Development (DLD) has warned poultry farmers about an increased risk of bird flu as deadly strains of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) have been detected in many countries.
The Thai Department of Livestock Development has warned poultry farmers to keep a close eye on their stocks, especially now that many cases of severe bird flu have been reported in several Asian countries, including Vietnam and China.
A team of Malaysian officials will conduct an on-site inspection at Thai chicken slaughterhouses and processing factories over the next two weeks to determine if they meet Malaysia’s standards on food safety and halal products.