Exporting Day-Old-Birds and Hatching Eggs to French Polynesia

21 October 2008

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Ref: AE-PF19L

1. Statutory authority

Pursuant to section 60 of the Animal Products Act 1999:

(i) I notify the following overseas market access requirements, entitled day-old-birds and hatching eggs to French Polynesia.

This notice takes effect from date of signing.

Dated at Wellington on this 23^rd day of October 2008.

Signed: Matthew Stone BVSc ACVSc MVS (Epidemiology)

Group Manager
Animal Imports and Exports Group
Border Standards Directorate
MAF Biosecurity New Zealand
(pursuant to delegated authority)

2. French Polynesia Requirements

Day-old-birds and hatching eggs exported from New Zealand to French Polynesia must comply with the import requirements of French Polynesia listed in this notice as follows:

2.1 An import permit is required for the exportation of day-old-birds and hatching eggs to French Polynesia.

2.2 An official veterinarian of the New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, must certify, after due enquiry:

2.2.1 New Zealand is free from notifiable avian influenza and Newcastle disease.

2.2.2 The day-old-birds:

2.2.2.1 belong to the following species only : Gallus gallus, Anas platyrhynchos, Cairina moschata, Anser anser, Meleagridis gallopavo, Numida meleagridis, Coturnix coturnix, Phasianus colchicus.

2.2.2.2 are not vaccinated against:

2.2.2.2.1 Highly pathogenic avian influenza /

Newcastle disease

and

2.2.2.2.1.1 Gallus gallus species (domestic chicken): Egg drop syndrome 76

2.2.2.1.1.2 Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard duck) and Cairina moschata (Muscovy duck) species: duck viral enteritis, and duck viral hepatitis.

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2.2.2.3 unless the hatcheries are free from these diseases, in accordance with the OIE Code, they were vaccinated against:

2.2.2.3.1 Marek’s disease, infectious bursal disease, fowl pox and avian infectious bronchitis. Hatchery freedom (yes/no), type and date of vaccination to be specified on the export certificate.

2.2.2.4 have not received any other live vaccine.

2.2.3 The hatching eggs were disinfected using an officially approved method.

2.2.4 The hatchery from which the eggs or birds originated is officially approved.

2.2.5 The parent flock where the eggs originate from:

2.2.5.1 is under official veterinary control and has been inspected within the 31 days preceding the date of departure.

2.2.5.2 is under veterinary control for the detection of Salmonella spp. infection.

2.2.5.3 has remained free from the following diseases, during the previous six months:

2.2.5.3.1 Gallus gallus species (domestic chicken): infectious bursal disease, avian influenza, pullorum disease and other Salmonella spp. Infection, avian tuberculosis, fowl pox and other Pasteurella spp. infection, Marek's disease, avian infectious bronchitis, inclusion body hepatitis and other adenovirus infection, viral arthritis, EDS 76, and avian infectious laryngotracheitis, and avian encephalomyelitis

2.2.5.3.2 Meleagridis gallopavo species (turkey): infectious bursal disease, avian influenza, pullorum disease and otherSalmonella spp. infection, avian tuberculosis, fowl pox and other Pasteurella spp. infection, avian encephalomyelitis, turkey haemorrhagic enteritis, transmissible enteritis, and infection with Mycoplasma meleagridis

2.2.5.3.3 Numida meleagridis species (guinea fowl): infectious bursal disease, avian influenza, pullorum disease and other Salmonella sp. infection avian tuberculosis, fowl pox and other Pasteurella spp. infection, and avian encephalomyelitis

2.2.5.3.4 Coturnix coturnix species (quail): infectious bursal disease, avian influenza, pullorum disease and other Salmonella spp. infection, avian tuberculosis, fowl pox and other Pasteurella spp. infection, and avian encephalomyelitis

2.2.5.3.4 Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard duck) and Cairina moschata (Muscovy duck): infectious bursal disease, avian influenza, pullorum disease and other Salmonella spp. Infection, avian tuberculosis, fowl pox and other Pasteurella spp. infection, Derzsy’s disease and reovirus infection, duck viral hepatitis, and duck viral enteritis

2.2.5.3.5 Anser anser (domestic goose): infectious bursal disease, avian influenza, pullorum disease and other Salmonella spp. infection, avian tuberculosis, fowl pox and other Pasteurella sp. infection, Derzsy’s disease and reovirus infection, and duck viral enteritis

2.2.5.3.6 Phasianus colchicus (pheasant): infectious bursal disease, avian influenza , pullorum disease and other Salmonella spp. infection avian tuberculosis, fowl pox and other Pasteurella spp. infection, avian infectious laryngotracheitis, avian encephalomyelitis, and marble spleen disease

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2.2.5.4 was submitted to the following tests with a negative result within 6 months of export (30 individuals sampled):

2.2.5.4.1 Gallus gallus species (domestic chicken): bacteriology for Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Typhimurium, serology for pullorum disease, avian influenza and EDS 76, except if they are vaccinated

or

2.2.5.4.2 Meleagridis gallopavo species (turkey): bacteriology for Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella typhimurium, serology for pullorum disease, avian influenza and Mycoplasma meleagridis

or

2.2.5.4.3 Numida meleagridis species (guinea fowl): bacteriology for Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Typhimurium, and serology for pullorum disease

or

2.2.5.4.4 Coturnix coturnix species (quail): bacteriology for Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Typhimurium, and serology for pullorum disease

or

2.2.5.4.5 Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard duck) and Cairina moschata (Muscovy duck): bacteriology for Salmonella enteritidis and Salmonella Typhimurium, and serology for pullorum disease

or

2.2.5.4.6 Anser anser (domestic goose): bacteriology for Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Typhimurium, and serology for pullorum disease

or

2.2.5.4.7 Phasianus colchicums (pheasant): bacteriology for Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Typhimurium, and serology for pullorum disease.

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2.2.5.5 was submitted with a negative result to testing for infection with avian influenza virus at the time of egg collection for the following species (30 individuals sampled): Numida meleagridis (guinea fowl), Coturnix coturnix (quail), Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard duck), Cairina moschata (Muscovy duck), Anser anser (domestic goose) and Phasianus colchicus (pheasant).

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2.2.5.6 There has been no direct and/or indirect contact between the birds in the flock of origin and any other birds including feral and migratory birds, within the 21 days immediately prior to egg collection.

2.2.5.7 The containers, boxes or cages used for the transport of the day-old-birds/hatching eggs were:

either 2.2.5.7.1 new

or 2.2.5.7.2 properly cleaned and disinfected.

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3. Definitions

For the purposes of this document:

Any term or expression that is defined in the Animal Products Act 1999 and used, but not defined in this document, has the same meaning as in this Act.

Explanatory note

This OMAR is based on the new export certificate for day-old-birds and hatching eggs to French Polynesia dated 21 October 2008.

Additional Information on OMAR Notification: BIRDOHEC.TAH 21.10.08

1. This is a new OMAR. It includes the addition of several bird species along with the original domestic chicken: Numida meleagridis (guinea fowl): Coturnix coturnix (quail), Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard duck), Cairina moschata (Muscovy duck), Anser anser (domestic goose), Phasianus colchicus (pheasant) and Meleagridis gallopavo species (turkey). The testing requirements now include avian influenza for domestic chickens, as well as diseases for the various bird species that has been incorporated in the new certificate.

2. Clause 2.2.5.4 relates to the testing requirements that were previously included in clause 2.2.5.3. The avian influenza test is the Idexx ELISA kit.

3. Official Veterinarian means a veterinarian authorised by the New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to perform animal health and/or public health inspections of commodities and, when appropriate, perform certification in conformity with the provisions of Chapter 1.2.2 of the OIE International Animal Health Code 2000.

4. The OIE definition of “Official Veterinary Control” (chapter 1.1.1) is as follows:

Official veterinary control means that the Veterinary Authority knows the location of the animals and the identity of their owner or responsible keeper and is able to apply appropriate animal health measures as required.

Section 61.A of the Animal Products Amendments Act 2005 states that 'The Crown is not liable, and nor is the Director-General or any employee of the Ministry liable, for any loss arising through the refusal or failure of the relevant authority of an overseas market to admit export animal material or animal product to that market'.