Russia, Indonesia, Iran and Egypt suspend meat purchases from Brazil after mad cow case

The two atypical cases of mad cow disease registered in Minas Gerais and Mato Grosso and confirmed by the Ministry of Agriculture earlier this month led to the suspension of beef exports to at least six countries, according to a survey carried out by the sector, which Globo Rural had access. The information, not officially disclosed, points to blockages on shipments to Russia, Indonesia, Iran and Egypt – in addition to China and Saudi Arabia, which have already been confirmed by the Brazilian government. Together, the six countries accounted for more than 57% of Brazilian beef exports in 2020 (Photo: Getty Images) Wanted, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Brazilian Association of Meat Exporting Industries (Abiec) have not yet commented on the list of blockades. Both were consulted by the report after confirming the disease and, more recently, when the Saudi blockade was reported. In none of these contacts did the institutions report problems with other countries. know more Saudi ...