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EU to ban imports of live wild birds after new flu reports
Source: CCTV.com | 01-12-2007 10:10
Reacting to new reports of bird flu, the EU has said it will ban imports of live wild birds.
Veterinary experts have also agreed that only 8 countries will be allowed to export captive birds to the bloc. The European Commission is expected to approve the ruling, which will take effect on the first of July.
Editor:Du Xiaodan