Brazil: Rio Grande do Sul is recognized by Chile as a foot-and-mouth free area without vaccination

Published 2023년 2월 7일

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Chile has recently announced the recognition of Rio Grande do Sul as a region free from foot-and-mouth disease without the use of vaccination, as confirmed by the World Organization for Animal Health. This development, published in Chile's Official Gazette, marks a significant step in opening up the market for meat produced in the state. The recognition is conditional on the continued maintenance of Brazil's sanitary measures, prevention strategies, and control systems. In 2022, Brazil exported around 71,858 tons of beef to Chile, generating revenue of US$ 360.1 million. This decision is anticipated to boost trade between the two countries.

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From Broadcast Chile's decision to recognize Rio Grande do Sul as an area free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination opens up a market for meat produced in the state, said Governor Eduardo Leite (PSDB). "Now it's a trade promotion task so that we can bring here resources that move our economy." The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) recognized in May 2021 RS as free of the disease without vaccination. Chile's decision was published in the country's Official Gazette. According to Chile, the recognition will be valid as long as “the sanitary, prevention and control conditions implemented by the Federative Republic of Brazil are maintained”. The assessment was confirmed ...

Source: Agroemdia