Chicken meat exports of Brazil should remain strong in March, points out Itaú BBA

After registering a substantial advance in chicken meat exports in February, Brazil should have a vigorous performance for shipments in March, according to an analysis released by the Itaú BBA bank. So far, the country has had no cases of avian influenza, and despite the uncertainties regarding the possible entry of the virus into Brazil and its spread, if the disease-free status in the country remains, this should favor exports. "Although the dimension of the possible impacts is uncertain if Avian Influenza is introduced in the country, this will depend a lot on how the sector and the governmental spheres will conduct the necessary processes. Given the high transmission power between birds, the speed and the correct way of it is very important to isolate and eliminate sick birds together with those in the radius determined for slaughter. In addition to this first fundamental step, once the outbreak is contained, the ideal is to seek regionalization of the affected area in order ...