Meantime according to information from the Veterinary and Livestock Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, neighboring territories are reporting an outbreak of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.
As such the Veterinary and livestock Division of the Ministry of agriculture is reminding businesses and individuals that permission must be granted for the importation of live animals, any meat and meat products.
This warning is also effective for visitors and returning nationals entering the country with meat and meat products.
Countries currently experiencing and monitoring the outbreak of the highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza are Venezuela, Panama, Colombia, Canada, Mexico, Chile, Honduras, Ecuador and Peru.
The Veterinary and Livestock Division takes this opportunity to remind the public that failure to comply with Importation Guidelines can result in a fine of $3000.00 EC or Three (3) months imprisonment, under the Animal (Disease and importation) Act (Section 4 subsection 21).
The Livestock Division is encouraging the public to remain vigilant by reporting to the Livestock Division any sightings of unusual dead birds, or birds falling unto the ground as they migrate and as well to refrain from and report activities of meat and meat products entering Grenada illegally.
A risk assessment action plan will be discussed among stakeholders, including the Royal Grenada Police Force, Customs Officials at all Ports of Entry, The Grenada Bureau of Standards as well as Licensed Importers.
