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Bird Flu Via Smuggled Poultry

  1. Vanessa59
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1.   Nov 5, 2007 8:30 AM

» Vanessa59 - Poultry Smuggling


Smuggled poultry and other agricultural products increase the risk of introducing agricultural pests and diseases like avian influenza into the United States. If you are a merchant who imports products, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Smuggling Interdiction and Trade Compliance Program needs your help.

Some poultry products are restricted and can enter the U.S. under certain restrictions while others are simply prohibited. To find out which products are prohibited or restricted, or to anonymously report a business illegally importing poultry products, visit http://www.aphis.usda.gov/international_...

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2.   Nov 11, 2007 6:47 AM

» Feature Writer Daniel Workman - Poultry Smuggling

In response to Poultry Smuggling posted by Vanessa59:


Interesting. Thank you for sharing this important insight. Our first article Upside To The Bird Flu described some of the risks. I'll consider a follow-up article from the smuggling perspective.

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