Brazil detects Newcastle disease at turkey farm, raising export concerns
Sanitary authorities will monitor about 133 properties after the outbreak, and Mexico suspended poultry imports from Brazil.
- On Monday, Oct 19, Agriculture Minister Andre de Paula confirmed Brazil detected Newcastle disease at a turkey farm in Nova Itaberaba, Santa Catarina. Authorities closed the facility and suspended bird movement to contain the highly contagious, viral avian illness.
- Santa Catarina is Brazil's second-largest chicken supplier, accounting for roughly 23% of all exports through September 2026. The state's poultry sector is critical to Brazil, which holds the title of the world's largest chicken meat exporter.
- Sanitary authorities are monitoring approximately 133 properties in Nova Itaberaba and neighboring towns to prevent the disease's spread. Following the news, meatpacking shares declined, with MBRF Global Foods falling 4.1% in Sao Paulo.
- Export markets face potential restrictions, as Brazil previously halted shipments to China and the European Union following 2024 outbreaks. However, the Brazilian Animal Protein Association asserted there are no risks associated with consuming poultry.
- Acting Secretary for Agricultural Trade Rafael Requiao noted it is too early to provide concrete information on potential import suspensions. The Agriculture Ministry is maintaining dialogue with international health authorities to share relevant information regarding the outbreak.
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Mexico suspends chicken imports from Brazil over Newcastle disease outbreak
Mexico on Monday suspended chicken imports from Brazil, the world’s largest chicken meat exporter, following reports of a Newcastle disease outbreak in that country. Mexico’s National Service for Agrifood Health, Safety and Quality (Senasica) halted imports of chicken meat, all live birds and fertile eggs to prevent the spread of Newcastle disease to Mexico, a measure that will apply to commercial imports and products carried in by tourists. B…
The Ministry of Agriculture of the neighboring country confirmed the disease in an establishment with about 6000 birds in Santa Catarina; provided restrictions of movement and monitoring of 133 properties to contain the focus
Newcastle disease is a very contagious viral condition.
It is a highly contagious respiratory infection among birds. It causes nervous alterations, decreased egg production and high mortality rates, according to the World Organisation for Animal Health. Newcastle disease does not represent a serious risk to humans. In addition to chicken meat, the suspension also applies to other products of poultry origin, such as live birds and fertile egg, the Mexican dependence was noted in a statement. "The meas…
Newcastle disease: Mexico suspends imports of Brazilian chicken
Is the Picanha over? Mexico Slows Down Imports of Poultry Products From Brazil by Newcastle Outbreak
The suspension prevents the entry of poultry meat, offal, canora and ornate birds.
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