Bird Flu Outbreak Spurs Global Ban on Brazilian Chicken Imports

Brasília: Albania, Namibia, and India have recently imposed a complete ban on chicken imports from Brazil, joining a growing list of countries responding to concerns over bird flu outbreaks. Meanwhile, Angola has implemented a more focused restriction, targeting only the State of Rio Grande do Sul, where a recent avian flu outbreak was detected and contained. According to Nam News Network, the Brazilian Agriculture and Livestock Ministry announced on Friday that a total of 24 countries are now refraining from importing chicken from Brazil. This list includes major markets such as China, the European Union, Mexico, and South Korea, along with numerous others like Chile, South Africa, and Canada. The ministry emphasized that these measures are temporary and designed to ensure health safety, aiming for a swift and secure resumption of exports. The ministry also assured the public that the consumption of poultry meat and eggs remains safe and poses no health risks. The global response underscores the importance of maintaining stringent biosecurity measures to manage and mitigate the impacts of avian flu on international trade and public health.