Russia will suspend the import of poultry products from USA

Russia 10 June will suspend the import of poultry products from the U.S. due to bird flu. This was announced in the Federal service for veterinary and phytosanitary surveillance. Such measures have the Rosselkhoznadzor imposed in connection with the spread of avian influenza in the United States. "In this regard, from June 10 stops the movement of live poultry, poultry products and hatching eggs, with the exception of SPF-eggs, following from the USA, through the territory of the Russian Federation", — reported in Department. According to official data of the world organization for animal health, in the territory of 17 States of the U.S. are more than 157 foci of infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza. The number of killed and dead birds reached 33.3 million goals and continues to grow, reports RIA "Novosti". As written, the Internet portal "Kuban 24", Rosselkhoznadzor may 26th-imposed restrictions on imports of live poultry and hatching eggs from the United States.