Argentina made the decision to suspend imports of poultry products and by -products from Brazilafter an outbreak of Aviar flu In a farm located in Montenegro, just over 600 kilometers from the border between the two countries. This preventive measure seeks to prevent the virus from entering the national territory.
Brazil, recognized as the main world exporter of chicken meatFace now important commercial restrictions. In addition to Argentina, other great consumers, such as ChinaThey have also imposed prohibitions for imports from the affected region in the south of the country.
From the National Agrifood Health and Quality Service (Senasa) They clarified that, despite the general suspension, the entry of Young birds and fertile eggsprovided that these come from areas officially recognized as free from the disease, thus guaranteeing health security.
Sanitary protocol
The Brazilian Minister of Agriculture, Carlos Favarohe informed that China suspended Brazilian chicken imports for 60Although he assured that shipments in transit to other markets will not be affected by this measure. For its part, Argentina will keep the suspension until the outbreak is controlled.
Favaro also indicated that protocols are being reviewed with the main international buyers, such as Japan, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabialimiting restrictions only to the original products of the affected area, even restricting the prohibition to the municipality involved when possible. Even so, the impact on the industry will be significant.
To contain the outbreak, the Brazilian authorities applied a rigorous sanitary protocol In Montenegro. This included the elimination of all birds on the affected farm and the implementation of a Surveillance zone With a radius of 10 kilometers, where investigations will be carried out to detect possible linked foci.
The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture reported that it officially notified the World Animal Health Organization (OMSA) and its commercial partners about the situation. In addition, he stressed that the Human health risk is lowmainly affecting those who have direct contact with infected birds. They assured that inspected products remain safe for consumption.
It is worth mentioning that Brazil previously detected avian flu shoots in wild birds in May 2023with cases in several states. A month later, Japan suspended the purchase of poultry from an affected region, which reflects the importance of epidemiological control in the sector.
With exports that exceeded the Five million metric tons in 2024Brazil has a robust veterinary system, prepared to face this type of emergencies for more than ten years. Measures include constant monitoring of both commercial and wild birds and continuous training for technicians.
Argentina already had experience with this disease in 2023when he detected outbreaks and had to suspend his poultry exports for several months, until they resume them in August. In 2024, the country imported around 4,000 tons of poultry products of Brazil, according to official data, reflecting the relevance of these measures for supply and the local market.
Source: Ambito
