Egg Sector Grows in Bhutan
BHUTAN - Avian flu in India last year had mixed results for Bhutan's poultry industry: egg production in the Trashigang region picked up as imports were halted but further growth is prevented by a shortage of pullets.

Bhutan's Borders Closed to Poultry
BHUTAN - The local authorities are keeping the country's orders clsoed to poultry imports until its neighbours are bird flu-free.

Bhutan Warns of Possible Bird Flu Outbreak
BHUTAN - The government has warned the public of possibility of an outbreak og highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) following its spread across Assam, the adjacent border area with India.

Minister Visits New Poultry Farm
BHUTAN - Ag Minister views the site of a new poultry farm.

Poultry Clampdown in Phuentsholing
BHUTAN - 12,000 eggs and dressed chicken have been seized and destroyed in Phuentsholing since the ban on poultry products from India was imposed earlier this year.

Bhutan Baker Breaks the Egg Ban
BHUTAN - The Bhutan Agriculture and Food Regulatory Authority (BAFRA) slapped a fine of Nu 25,000 on a baker for attempting to illegally import 50 cartons of eggs through Bhutan Gate in Phuentsholing.

Bhutan suspends poultry import from India
THIMPU - Bhutan has temporarily stopped import of dressed chicken and other poultry products from lone Indian supplier, Arambagh, as it feels the firm's monopoly has led to spiralling of retail prices of poultry products in the country.

Processed chicken from India may re-enter Bhutan
BHUTAN - Nearly seven months after banning the import of poultry products following an outbreak of bird flu in India, Bhutanese officials are making arrangements to allow ‘restricted’ processed chicken from the country.