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CLARIFICATION NOTE
The Institute of Agricultural and Forestry Defense of Acre (Idaf / AC) states that Decree No. 9.160 / 2018, relating to the Poultry Health Program, was published Wednesday in the Official Journal, 27, where Article 5 states that: "Vaccination against Newcastle disease against all breeding birds and laying hens in the State of Acre is mandatory" Not apply to subsistence production, but only regulate activities with: industrial purpose.
With regard to the publication of the Animal Transit Guide (RGT), the Institute states that since 2008, it is already mandatory in the state of Acre to transit with the GTA. The purpose of this guide is to protect the farmer only if, in the case of birds contaminated by Newscastle or Influenza, the Institute will have to act in the field of health support and advise at the same time. farmer not to cause damage or to the state's poultry chain.
The GTA is therefore not an obstacle for the rural producer, but a means of guaranteeing animal health and giving safety to producers. It becomes essential for large scale production, such as the case of breeders who carry thousands of birds for commercial purposes. For breeders, such a requirement does not apply.
The Board states that nesting birds are those that are found on dairy farms and that there are no such farms in the area. There are only incubator type farms and in these units the animals are already vaccinated, as it is recommended in health actions, and therefore there is no impediment to marketing.
Finally, Idaf points out that the Acre government has acted as a partner of small, medium and large state producers to recognize the sector's importance in generating income and generating income. ; jobs. Once again, he pointed out that the Institute acts as a support organization for animal and plant production chains and that it will not create in any way ways to harm the workers who act in the respect of legality. vegetables.
Rio Branco, Acre – June 29, 2018.
Ronaldo Queiroz
Director General of the Institute of Agricultural and Forestry Defense of Acre
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