As reported on the website of the Ministry, the international epizootic Bureau has registered highly pathogenic avian influenza on the territory of Kursk, Penza and Samara regions of Russia.

"In this regard, in the framework of implementation of state policy in the sphere of food production safety, subject to veterinary-sanitary control and supervision, Ministry of agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan from June 21, 2018, prohibits the importation of live poultry and hatching eggs, fluff and feather, poultry meat and all kinds of poultry products into the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan (of the regions of the Russian Federation – ed.)", — stated in the message.

In addition, from the above mentioned regions are prohibited for import to Kazakhstan feeds and feed additives for birds, not heat-treated, hunting trophies that have not undergone taxidermy treatment, as well as used equipment for keeping, slaughter and butchering of birds.

Last week, the provincial veterinary office of the Saratov region reported the detection of a focus of bird flu in two private farmsteads in the area. The veterinary service carries out activities of elimination of outbreaks of avian flu and prevent the spread of infection from the hearth, said the Agency.

From June 22, the Governor of the Penza region Ivan Belozertsev has established a quarantine in two private farms in Kolyshleyskogo and Belinsky areas because of bird flu, the total number of beneficiaries / households reached nine.

Previously it was also reported that the Rosselkhoznadzor had detected avian influenza type A subtype H5 in the Kursk region. In particular, the virus was found in dead poultry from a personal part-time farm in the village N. Grajvorone the Soviet area, and dead poultry in the forest Ryshkovskogo/Kursky district.

According to the world health organization, avian influenza is an infectious viral disease of birds, often occurring without any obvious signs or symptoms. In some cases, the virus may overcome the species barrier and cause disease or asymptomatic infections in humans and animals.