Brazil: Canadian laboratory control result confirms BSE atypicality

Published 2023년 3월 6일

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A recent announcement by Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA) regarding an atypical case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in Marabá, PA, is impacting the country's beef exports, particularly to China. The atypical BSE status has led to the suspension of beef exports to China, affecting the market with some processors ceasing purchases and farmers holding back from selling due to the uncertainty. Despite this, prices for ox, cow, and heifer in São Paulo and Triangle - MG remained stable, with a slight decrease in cow prices. The situation is now under review for the release of beef exports to China, with hopes for the resumption of activities soon.

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Last night, Thursday (2/3), the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA) issued a note confirming that the isolated case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), detected in the municipality of Marabá (PA), is atypical according to the examination carried out by the reference laboratory of the World Organization for Animal Health (WHOA). Now the Brazilian authorities are carrying out the legal procedures for the release of beef exports to the Chinese market. Thus, refrigerators are still out of purchases and await positioning from Chinese buyers to return to activities. São Paulo Ox, cow and heifer prices remained stable in the day-to-day comparison. For the “China bull”, there were no purchase offers. Triangle - MG A ...

Source: Agrolink