Goa, Oct. 30 -- The Goa Government has tightened regulations governing the transportation of live poultry into the state, making health certification and compliance with animal welfare standards mandatory for all incoming consignments.

The new regulations, formally notified on Thursday, require transporters to ensure that every consignment of live birds is accompanied by a certificate issued by a competent authority at the place of origin. The certificate must specify the source of the birds, their health status and fitness for transportation.

The move aims to strengthen monitoring of poultry movement into Goa, improve traceability and minimise the risk of disease transmission.

Under the revised guidelines, transporters must also ensur...