The State Veterinary Surgeons Association has actually prompted the government to reassess the decision to import eggs to Sri Lanka, mentioning the dangers of the contagious illness Avian influenza, which is triggered by bird (bird) influenza viruses.As the rates of eggs continue to rise in the market, the Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (Jan 02) offered the approval to a proposal tabled by Trade Minister Nalin Fernando to import eggs.Speaking on the matter today (Jan 03), the president of the State Veterinary Surgeons Association, Dr.

Sisira Piyasiri stressed that this relocation is most likely to put the nation at threat of Avian influenza.He kept in mind that the joint efforts taken by the Animal Production - & Health Department, veterinary cosmetic surgeons, veterinary examination officers and the Veterinary Research Institution to keep the infection at bay would go down the drain if the federal government goes ahead with this decision.Meanwhile, the president of All Ceylon Poultry Businessmens Association stated that importing eggs to Sri Lanka at this moment is unneeded.

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