Tanzania bans day-old chicks imports, again

Chicks. Tanzania has banned importation of day-old chicks effective July 30, 2022. PHOTO | NMG

Tanzania has imposed a total ban on the importation of day-old chicks effective next week as it seeks to protect its local hatcheries and limit the inflow of substandard chicks.

The ban, which takes effect on July 30, aims to protect the local poultry market, the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries said in a statement on Monday.