Government to enforce restrictions on movement of poultry products beyond Greater Accra

Dep Min of Agric in-charge of Livestock, Dr Hannah Bissiw

The Deputy Minister of Agriculture in charge of Livestock, Dr Hannah Bissiw, has allayed fears of any outbreak of bird flu in some areas other than in Greater Accra, Ashanti and the Volta Regions.

Speaking with Radio Ghana's Isaac Asare in Bolgatanga Dr Bissiw said considering the magnitude of the outbreak in the said areas, government is on course to restrict the movement of poultry products and feeds beyond Greater Accra, especially areas that share border with neighbouring countries.

According to Dr Bissiw, the security agencies will be officially informed to facilitate the enforcement of the ban.

She entreated poultry farmers to acquire veterinary certification before moving their birds, adding that offenders will have their products confiscated and destroyed.

Dr Bissiw further pleaded with poultry farmers to respect the directive to ensure safety.

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