DA bans poultry products from Austria, Japan due to bird flu

Department of Agriculture (DA) has banned the entry of domestic and wild birds and their products from Austria and Japan

The ban was imposed following reports of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks in the two countries.

The ban covers all poultry products, including meat, eggs, and feathers.

It also includes live birds, such as chickens, ducks, and geese.

The ban will remain in effect until the DA is satisfied that the HPAI outbreaks in Austria and Japan have been controlled.

The DA said that the ban is necessary to protect the country's poultry industry from the HPAI virus.

The virus is highly contagious and can cause severe illness and death in birds.

The DA is urging the public to report any suspected cases of HPAI to their local veterinary office.

Symptoms of HPAI in birds include respiratory distress, coughing, sneezing, and discharge from the eyes and nose.

The virus can also cause sudden death in birds.

The DA is advising the public to avoid contact with sick or dead birds.

The virus can be transmitted to humans through contact with infected birds or their products.

Symptoms of HPAI in humans include fever, cough, sore throat, and muscle aches.

In severe cases, the virus can cause pneumonia and death.

The DA is urging the public to take precautions to protect themselves from the HPAI virus.

These precautions include avoiding contact with sick or dead birds, washing hands thoroughly after handling poultry products, and cooking poultry products thoroughly.