US EditionArgentina halts Brazil poultry imports after bird flu outbreak
- On May 17, 2025, Argentina halted the entry of poultry goods from Brazil after authorities there confirmed an avian influenza outbreak in the southern region.
- The suspension followed Brazilian authorities' confirmation of bird flu at a commercial poultry farm owned by Vibra Foods in Rio Grande do Sul state.
- The country leading global poultry exports, which recorded $3.7 billion in shipments during early 2025, has initiated emergency measures and culled close to 17,000 birds to control the disease outbreak.
- SENASA directed Argentine poultry producers to strengthen biosecurity protocols and indicated the import restrictions will continue until Brazil obtains official confirmation of being free from avian influenza.
- This outbreak has triggered multiple trade restrictions from major importers, raising concerns over supply stability and potentially forcing importers to seek alternative sources.
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