Fraudulent imports: more than 41,700 broiler chicks seized in Ouagadougou
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Fraudulent imports: more than 41,700 broiler chicks seized in Ouagadougou (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
In Ouagadougou, veterinary services with the National Gendarmerie seized more than 41,700 broiler chicks illegally imported into Burkina Faso, in breach of a ministry ban. Laboratory tests are underway to check their health status.
Fraudulent Import of Animal Products: Over 41,700 Broiler Chicks Seized in Ouagadougou (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
On 9 November 2026, over 41,700 broiler chicks illegally imported were seized in Ouagadougou by veterinary services and the gendarmerie. Health analyses are underway, and authorities urge farmers to buy from approved national hatcheries.
Fraudulent Chick Imports: More Than 41,700 Birds Seized in Ouagadougou (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Veterinary services, with the National Gendarmerie, seized more than 41,700 broiler chicks illegally imported into Burkina Faso in Ouagadougou. Laboratory tests are underway, and farmers are urged to buy from approved hatcheries.
Ouagadougou: over 41,700 broiler chicks seized (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Veterinary services, with the National Gendarmerie, seized more than 41,700 broiler chicks illegally brought into Burkina Faso in Ouagadougou, in breach of an import ban. Laboratory tests on the chicks are underway.
Ouagadougou/Fight against illegal imports: More than 41,700 broiler chicks seized (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
More than 41,700 broiler chicks were seized in Ouagadougou despite the import ban set by the Ministry of Agriculture. Laboratory tests are under way, and poultry farmers are urged to buy from approved hatcheries.
Fight against fraudulent import of animal products; over 41,700 broiler chicks seized in Ouagadougou (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Veterinary services, with the National Gendarmerie, seized more than 41,700 broiler chicks illegally brought into Burkina Faso in Ouagadougou, in breach of the agriculture ministry's ban. Health tests are underway.
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