From The Rio Times · Carlos Silva · · 1m 10s
Brazil Poultry Exports Face China Halt
Brazil's turkey farm Newcastle disease confirms China export pause.
In brief
Brazil's turkey farm Newcastle disease confirms China export pause. Brazil's poultry exports to China halted after Newcastle disease confirmed at turkey farm. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Newcastle Disease Confirmed
Brazil confirmed Newcastle disease on a commercial turkey farm with about 6,000 birds in Nova Itaberaba, western Santa Catarina.
“Newcastle disease is a contagious viral illness of birds.”
Laboratory Confirmation Date
Laboratory confirmation came on Sunday 18 October 2026, after samples were taken on 21 September.
China Trade Impact
China took about 10% of Brazil’s poultry exports from January to September, roughly 420,000 tonnes.
Why It Matters
Brazil is the world’s largest chicken exporter, so a China halt could redirect supply toward other buyers, including rivals of US exporters.
Response to Outbreak
The farm was placed under quarantine, bird movements halted, and culling, cleaning and disinfection are planned.
Government Monitoring
The Agriculture Ministry has put 133 establishments in four municipalities under monitoring: Nova Itaberaba, Águas Frias, Coronel Freitas and Nova Erechim.
China Sanitary Arrangement
Under the sanitary arrangement with China, Brazil is expected to stop shipments after a confirmed case so that Beijing can decide how far a ban should reach.
The essence
Brazil's poultry exports to China halted after Newcastle disease confirmed at turkey farm.
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