BELARUS NEWS AND ANALYSIS

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August 04, 2005

MINSK, Belarus

Belarus has banned poultry imports from Russia following a bird flu outbreak in eastern Russia, Novosti reported Thursday.

The nation's agricultural ministry banned imports of poultry meat, eggs and fluff to prevent the virus from spreading to Belarus.

Meanwhile, Belarusian authorities have tightened veterinary control and sanitary measures at poultry farms.

Local veterinary services are to provide the Agriculture and Food Ministry with weekly information about epidemiological developments.

Belarusians have been advised to buy poultry from special shops with regular veterinary monitoring.

(UPI)

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