Update on impact from bird flu
Reference is made to the release of 21 November 2016 regarding prevalence of bird flu (H5N8) in Denmark and possible trade restrictions which might be imposed as a consequence of the detection. Subsequent to the release a number of countries have been closed for export of poultry products from Denmark. On 23 November 2016 the bird flu was detected in Sweden, and Sweden is therefore likely to be subject to similar trade restrictions. Such temporary trade restrictions are typically imposed for a duration of 6-12 months following the last detection. Scandi Standard has carried out a