Bird imports from six countries banned by Oman government

Muscat: Importing birds from a number of countries has been banned in Oman, according to a ministerial decision.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries stated on Wednesday that live birds, their derivatives and offal from Germany, Austria, Holland, Denmark, Sweden and parts of India, are banned from entering the country until further decision is taken.
The decision by Fuad Jaafar Al Sajwani, minister of agriculture and fisheries was taken upon the local veterinary recommendation.