Kaffrine, Senegal The livestock and hygiene services of the Kaffrine region conducted a coup de poing operation on Monday, leading to the seizure of a lot of 150 pieces of whole chickens and chicken cousins imported deemed unfit for consumption. The information, confirmed by an official source to the APS, highlighted the authorities’ vigilance against the trafficking of illegal poultry products. The operation was carried out jointly by the service départemental de l’élevage et des productions animales of Birkilane and the sous-brigade d’hygiène of Kaffrine (centre of Senegal). Respect for the rules and sanitary protection. This seizure is part of the strict observance of the Decree of 14 November 2005, which formally prohibits the import of poultry products and poultry materials used. Moustapha Dione, regional director of animal husbandry and production in Kaffrine, underlined the triple motivation behind these controls. According to him, this action aims not only to preserve public health by withdrawing dangerous products from the market, but also to support local production and protect the national poultry sector from unfair competition and the health risks associated with illegal imports. The control services recall that these measures are essential to guarantee the food security of consumers and ensure the sustainability of the Senegalese poultry sector.
Illegally imported 150 pieces of Volaille Saisies à Kaffrine
