# Brazil poultry exports face disease threat

> Brazil's poultry exports face new risk after Newcastle disease detected at MBRF supplier.
- Title: Brazil poultry exports face disease threat · The Straits Times
- Summary: Brazil's poultry exports face new risk after Newcastle disease detected at MBRF supplier. Brazil detected Newcastle disease at a turkey supplier to MBRF in…
- Keywords: brazil, mbrf, newcastle disease, poultry exports, santa catarina, abpa, chicken exports, agriculture ministry, news, world, poultry, exports
- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/brazil-poultry-exports-face-fresh-threat-after-disease-detected-at-mbrf-supplier
- Published: 2026-10-20T03:02:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: brazil, mbrf, newcastle disease, poultry exports, santa catarina, abpa, chicken exports, agriculture ministry, news, world
## Newcastle disease detected
Brazil detected Newcastle disease at a turkey supplier to MBRF in Santa Catarina.
## Supplier closure and suspension
The facility was closed, with the movement of birds suspended.
## Export risks
Key importing countries have restricted purchases after outbreaks in 2024.
## Agriculture ministry response
Authorities will monitor 133 properties while keeping talks with foreign health officials.
## Key takeaway

Brazil detected Newcastle disease at a turkey supplier to MBRF in Santa Catarina, closing the site and suspending bird movements.