MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted its import ban on birds and poultry products from the state of Michigan in the United States.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. signed memorandum order 47 that lifted the temporary import ban.
The lifting follows a report from US veterinary authorities to the World Organization for Animal Health that cases of the high pathogenicity avian influenza in Michigan has been resolved, with no new cases reported since July 12.
The DA imposed the temporary import ban following reports about an avian flu outbreak in the state, in a bid to protect consumers and the local poultry industry.
The ban covered domestic and wild birds and their products, including poultry meat, day-old chicks, eggs and semen.
The lifting will take effect immediately, but imports should still adhere to DA rules and regulations.