Abstract

The present study was carried out in Khartoum state comprising three towns namely Khartoum, Omdurman and Khartoum North and was aimed of identifing, analyzing and dealing with risks related to importation of day old chicks in order to minimize risk impact and to develop systemic approach for approving or rejecting imported day old chicks according to processes of import policy and procedures. Data was obtained from Ministry of Animal Resources, Fisheries and Rangelands (MARFR), Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization (SSMO), quarantine at the air port as well as from commercial companies which import day old chicks to Khartoum state. The respondents were decision markers and veterinarians who were working in these areas.  Data about risk management related to importation of day old chicks was collected by means of questionnaires. The total respondents by questionnaire were 60 veterinarians. Data was analyzed using SPSS frequencies and percentages. The results showed that 75% of the respondents at Khartoum International Airport (KIAP) explained that there was no updating for their knowledge as well as there was no source for getting information 55 %  responded that internet access was very limited. Most of them (80%) gave negative responses for the issue of submission of the samples to the laboratory. It was found that in the M A R F R the respondents confirmed the presence of import regulations but the implementation was good to some extent, as well as the quarantine measures at the airport were less than adequate. Veterinarians belonging to SSMO confirmed the presence of standards. In contrast, they were not convinced with the proper implementation of the Sudanese standards. Quarantine measures and laboratory diagnosis at the airport were less than perfect. The results showed that 85% of respondents in the companies knew about risk, 60% updated their knowledge, 100% confirmed of mortality causes and 75% related the risk to laboratory procedures.

Key words: Risk management, importation, day old chicks, Sudan