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Brazil Bird Flu Outbreak Halts $4b Poultry Exports to Key Markets
- On May 12, Brazil reported its first detection of the H5N1 bird flu virus at a commercial poultry farm in Rio Grande do Sul state, leading the European Union to impose a complete ban on Brazilian poultry imports starting May 19.
- The outbreak occurred after nearly 20 years of no infections in commercial farms, with suspected additional cases in Tocantins and Santa Catarina under investigation.
- Brazil's Agriculture Ministry has initiated its contingency procedures to contain and eliminate the avian influenza outbreak, while products intended for export continue to be held within the country.
- The EU ban, along with restrictions by China, Mexico, and South Korea, could cause monthly losses of $250 million and disrupt about 150,000 tonnes of shipments.
- The ban may increase domestic supply and pressures Brazilian authorities to contain the virus within 28 days to restore export capabilities and ensure food security.
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