The health protocol in place between both countries establishes that, in order to enter Honduras, Salvadoran poultry products must come from farms without vaccination against avian influenza, explained Medardo Lizano, Salvadoran Agriculture and Livestock Minister.

From Elsalvador.com: "In July, Honduras detected antibodies in Salvadoran eggs, and blocked the product ... 'We have confirmed that... what happened is that two companies certified for exporting had vaccinated their farms', affirmed Lizano. Honduras agreed to resume egg imports when both farms had non-vaccinated birds".

Source: elsalvador.com

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