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Brazil Confirms Newcastle Disease at Turkey Farm
Brazil reports Newcastle disease outbreak at Santa Catarina turkey farm, triggering trade reviews with China.
In brief
Brazil reports Newcastle disease outbreak at Santa Catarina turkey farm, triggering trade reviews with China. Brazil confirmed Newcastle disease at a turkey farm in Santa Catarina, prompting containment and a review of poultry trade rules with China. Originally reported by TokenPost.
Brazil Confirms Outbreak
Brazil confirmed Newcastle disease at a commercial turkey farm in Santa Catarina on Oct. 18.
Containment Measures
Officials stopped birds from leaving the farm and planned to cull the flock, then clean and disinfect the property.
Trade Review with China
Brazil notified trade partners and reviewed bilateral protocols for poultry meat export restrictions with China.
The key point
Brazil confirmed Newcastle disease at a turkey farm in Santa Catarina, prompting containment and a review of poultry trade rules with China.
