# Brazil Halts Poultry Shipments to Malaysia and China

> Brazil stops turkey exports to China and Malaysia after Newcastle disease outbreak.
- Title: Brazil Halts Poultry Shipments to Malaysia and China
- Summary: Brazil stops turkey exports to China and Malaysia after Newcastle disease outbreak. Brazil halted poultry shipments to China and Malaysia following a…
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- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/brazil-halts-poultry-shipments-to-malaysia-and-china-after-disease-outbreak
- Published: 2026-10-21T02:30:00+00:00
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- Topics: brazil, newcastle disease, poultry shipments, china, malaysia, santa catarina, newcastle disease outbreak, news, world
## Brazil halts poultry shipments
Brazil has stopped all poultry exports to China after confirming a Newcastle disease outbreak at a turkey farm in Santa Catarina state.
## Outbreak detected in Nova Itaberaba
The disease was found at a commercial turkey unit in Nova Itaberaba, Santa Catarina state on Oct 20.
## Additional countries affected
Brazil also halted shipments to Malaysia, and Mexico suspended imports of Brazilian poultry on Oct 19.
## Key takeaway

Brazil halted poultry shipments to China and Malaysia following a Newcastle disease outbreak at a turkey farm in Santa Catarina state.