500 sheep infected with brucellosis culled

The Ministry of Environment and Water has culled 500 sheep infected with brucellosis, a common disease that can be contracted by humans and animals.

Legal action has been taken for violation of the import regulations in force in the UAE as per the ministerial resolution No 548 for the year 2008, in addition to the violation of procedures for quarantine in accordance with the Federal Law No 6 of year 1979

The ministry asked wholesale livestock breeders and importers to log into its website or check with the ministry about the conditions required for the import of live animals and taking into account quarantine measures in the country of origin, comply with the requirements and health regulations and conduct laboratory tests of live animals.

The ministry is seeking to achieve its strategic objectives and establishment of bio-security to ensure application of the health standards for incoming shipments through the border crossing points in order to preserve the health of all animal from epidemics, and hence the safety and quality of food products.

It reiterated that it is working continuously to provide veterinary care at the border crossing points, whether air or land or sea.

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