March 10, 2025

Philippines suspends poultry imports from Indiana, New York, and Pennsylvania, US

The Philippines has temporarily banned poultry imports from US states Indiana, New York, and Pennsylvania due to bird flu outbreaks in these states.

In the latest statement, Secretary of Agriculture Tiu Laurel said the ban covers domestic and wild birds and their products, including poultry meat, day-old chicks, and eggs. He noted that several outbreaks of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza occurred in the states in January and February.

The Philippines' Department of Agriculture said the rapid spread of bird flu in a short period since the first laboratory detection necessitates a wider coverage of trade restrictions. It had previously banned poultry imports from Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Maryland, and Missouri.

- VN Express