October 8, 2004

Russia Lifts Poultry Import Ban From Maryland, US
 

Russia has lifted a ban on poultry imports from the US state of Maryland. The restriction had been introduced in March due to a case of bird flu.

There have not been any cases of avian flu reported in six months, the USA Poultry and Egg Export Council's (USAPEEC) representation in Russia said, citing data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's veterinary service.

Russia's Veterinary Service lifted the ban on poultry imports from Maryland under a guarantee from the Department of Agriculture's veterinary service.

Russia also lifted a ban on poultry imports from Delaware at the beginning of September. A Russian ban on poultry products from Texas is still in effect.