[Nhcoll-l] Restrictions on avian imports from Canada

[Ellen Paul]

The Ornithological Council has been given a heads-up that APHIS is about 
to restrict imports of avian specimens and samples from the area of 
eastern Canada where HPAI has been found.
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Due to the occurrence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Ontario, 
APHIS plans to impose import restrictions on imports of avian samples 
and specimens from this region.

Restrictions 
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already in place for some parts of British Columbia. An APHIS import 
permit (VS16-3) and a certificate of treatment will be needed (unless 
the importing lab is USDA-certified as biosafety level 2).

It is expected that the restrictions for Ontario will be the same as 
those previously imposed for British Columbia.

Please check back here for updates.

This is a complex process and those planning to import from Canada might 
want to contact theOrnithological Council 
<mailto:ellen.paul at verizon.net>for assistance.

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Ellen Paul
Executive Director
The Ornithological Council
Email: ellen.paul at verizon.net
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