Argentina has suspended imports of poultry products from Brazil after an outbreak of H5N influenza was confirmed.

Published May 16, 2025

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The National Service of Agrifood Health and Quality (Senasa) in Uruguay has temporarily halted imports of poultry products and by-products from Brazil due to an outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza confirmed on a poultry farm in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. This preventive measure aims to curb the spread of the disease, following official confirmation of the outbreak. The suspension includes products for human and animal consumption, and will be in effect until further notice. Additionally, Senasa has recommended precautions for poultry establishments to minimize contact between wild and domestic birds, in an effort to mitigate the economic and health impacts of the disease on poultry farming.

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The National Service of Agrifood Health and Quality (Senasa) suspended imports of poultry products and by-products from Brazil after a case of H5N1 avian influenza was confirmed on a commercial farm located in the south of the country. The decision was taken as a preventive measure after Brazilian health authorities officially reported the detection of the virus. The outbreak was recorded on a poultry farm in the municipality of Montenegro, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, and corresponds to a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). A memorandum was subsequently issued by the health agency confirming the situation and clarifying the situation: "The temporary suspension of imports of poultry products and by-products (refrigerated and frozen) from that country is hereby ordered. This measure applies to products intended for human and animal consumption, or for otolaryngological use, and will remain in effect until further notice." The event occurred 620 km from the ...

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