# Brazil Poultry Exports Face China Halt

> Brazil's turkey farm Newcastle disease confirms China export pause.
- Title: Brazil Poultry Exports Face China Halt · The Rio Times
- Summary: Brazil's turkey farm Newcastle disease confirms China export pause. Brazil's poultry exports to China halted after Newcastle disease confirmed at turkey farm.
- Keywords: brazil, newcastle disease, china, poultry exports, turkey farm, santa catarina, agriculture ministry, newcastle disease outbreak, chicken exports, trade deal, sanitary emergency, news
- Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/brazil-newcastle-disease-turkey-farm-china-poultry
- Author: Carlos Silva
- Published: 2026-10-20T02:35:42+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: brazil, newcastle disease, china, poultry exports, turkey farm, santa catarina, agriculture ministry, newcastle disease outbreak, chicken exports, trade deal, sanitary emergency, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Brazil's poultry exports to China halted after Newcastle disease confirmed at turkey farm.