African Horse Sickness (AHS) restrictions for commodities originating from or transiting Thailand

Published on March 31, 2020

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Source: United States Department of Agriculture | 03/31/2020 05:06:00 PM

Effective immediately, and until further notice, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinary Services (VS) is placing restrictions on the importation of equine from Thailand, based on the diagnosis of African Horse Sickness (AHS) in multiple equine species of different ages and sexes.


The restrictions will be updated as additional epidemiological information is obtained. Visit APHIS website: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-and-animal-product-import-information/animal-health-status-of-regions for current information.

 

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