Avian chlamydiosis

Article 10.1.1.

General provisions

Standards for diagnostic tests are described in the Terrestrial Manual.

Article 10.1.2.

Trade in commodities

Veterinary Authorities of countries free from avian chlamydiosis may prohibit importation or transit through their territory, from countries considered infected with avian chlamydiosis, of birds of the Psittacidae family.

Article 10.1.3.

Recommendations for the importation of birds of the Psittacidae family

Veterinary Authorities of importing countries should require the presentation of an international veterinary certificate attesting that the birds:

1. showed no clinical sign of avian chlamydiosis on the day of shipment;

2. were kept under veterinary supervision for the 45 days prior to shipment and were treated against avian chlamydiosis using chlortetracycline.

nb: first adopted in 1998.