Resolution No. 489 of 2006 on the transportation and trade of birds in Egypt. Country/Territory Egypt Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Birds Hygiene/sanitary procedures Pests/diseases Transport/storage Authorization/permit Geographical area Africa, Northern Africa Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force on 2 May 2006. Abstract This Resolution aims at the protection of public health and of animals against bird flu. The present Resolution is composed of 4 articles. Article 1 prohibits the transportation of one day old chickens and eggs without a previous authorization. Article 2 provides sanitary requirements for the transportation of living birds between the provinces of Egypt. Article 3 specifies the conditions for transporting breeding birds between the provinces of Egypt. Full text Arabic