Brazil suspends poultry exports due to Newcastle Disease outbreak

Published 2024년 7월 25일

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Brazil has voluntarily suspended exports of chicken meat, eggs, and poultry products for 21 days due to a Newcastle Disease outbreak in Rio Grande do Sul, potentially affecting up to 60,000 tonnes of international trade monthly. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has declared a 90-day zoosanitary emergency to expedite eradication efforts. Despite the outbreak, the consumption of poultry products inspected by the Official Veterinary Service remains safe. Industry leaders expect minimal disruption due to high international demand and ongoing negotiations. Authorities are investigating affected properties and promoting biosecurity measures.

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Brazil has announced a voluntary suspension of chicken meat, egg, and poultry product exports following the confirmation of a Newcastle Disease outbreak at a farm in the city of Anta Gorda, Rio Grande do Sul. This self-embargo may impact up to 60,000 tonnes monthly on international trade. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) communicated the measure last week (18 July), establishing a self-suspension of exports for 21 days. The suspension affects shipments to different countries according to the sanitary requirements agreed with each. Nations such as China, Argentina, Peru, and Mexico foresee restrictions on the entire Brazilian territory. The impacted products include poultry meat, fresh meat and derivatives, eggs, animal feed, raw poultry material for opotherapeutic purposes, meat preparations, and untreated blood-derived products. For the state of Rio Grande do Sul, the third-largest chicken meat exporter in Brazil, the restrictions are even more severe. Poultry ...

Source: UkrAgroConsult