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Sharjah
Sharjah Municipality
has upgraded its veterinary services
at Sharjah International Airport by
introducing an advanced testing system
for imported meat and fish. The Municipality
has also tightened measures at ports
to ensure imported livestock is free
of diseases.
Dr. Omar Ahmad Abdul Hamid, head of the Veterinary Services
Section, said they will inspect consignment
papers, health certificates and whether
the animals have been vaccinated.
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New spray equipment, disinfectants
and pesticides will be used at the quarantine
houses. Pets-especially those coming
from Asia-will be vaccinated. In the
event of injury during journey, pets
will be treated, vaccinated and released
after three weeks to ensure they are
free of viral infections.
Meanwhile, the municipality
organized a lecture on cooking oil oxidation
for food inspectors. The lecture, which
was delivered by Dr Abdul Wahab Khidir,
head of the Central Food Control Laboratory
of Sharjah Municipality explained risks
involved in oil oxidation.
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