Brazil suspends poultry meat exports to 44 countries after Newcastle disease was identified in Rio Grande do Sul

Published Jul 19, 2024

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The Brazilian government has temporarily halted poultry meat exports to 44 countries following the discovery of the Newcastle disease virus in a poultry farm in Anta Gorda, Taquari Valley, due to cold waves and a hailstorm that led to the death of 7,000 birds. The suspension, effective for at least 21 days, affects poultry meat, eggs, and other related products from Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul, and a 50 km radius around the infected farm. Despite this setback, the Brazilian Animal Protein Association does not anticipate a significant economic impact, as the suspension only affects 5% of the country's poultry meat production, and the price of the product is not expected to drop significantly in Brazil.

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The federal government temporarily suspended, this Friday (19), the export of poultry meat to 44 countries after identifying the Newcastle disease virus in a poultry farm in Anta Gorda, in the Taquari Valley (see below for the complete list of countries). 📲 Access the g1 RS channel on WhatsApp The measure was confirmed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) and considers the bilateral agreement between partner countries, in order to guarantee the transparency of the Brazilian service with importers. Suspensions must last at least 21 days and vary by product and area, depending on the commercial agreement. Some countries consider meat produced throughout the national territory; some, only in Rio Grande do Sul; and others, within a radius of 50 km from the focus of the identified disease. Mapa says that the suspension rules are reviewed every day with partner countries, showing all the actions taken to eliminate the outbreak of the disease. Health barriers begin to be ...

Source: G1globo