01.12.2006

EU extends import ban on captive birds to end-March
European Union veterinary experts extended a ban on all imports of captive live birds from outside the bloc for a further three months to guard against the spread of avian influenza, the European Commission said.
The ban would now remain in force until March 31, 2007.
Earlier this week, the veterinary experts agreed to prolong a similar ban for imports of pet birds until the end of 2007.