For the first time, Brazil has recorded a state of bird flu on a commercial farm, leading to a series of banning exports of chicken meat exports. China, the main destination of Brazilian exports, was the first to suspend purchases for up to 60 days, followed by the European Union.
The economic impact is great. Last year alone, China I import half a million tons Brazilian chicken meat. The interruption is an estimated cost of $ 100 million per month for the sector, which leads to the curbing of the recent progress of trade between the two countries.
The government and the sector response
Ministry of Agriculture and Tamper Health emergency decree After confirming the case. Carlos Favaro, the minister of portfolio, said that some countries will not be published in the general suspension of import due to the new health protocols. “With these countries that were able to apply for the review, it will be the first commercial restrictions in Rio Grande de Sol, after only 10 km diameter,” Favaro explained.
The Brazilian Labor of animal protein said it trusts the government’s speed to cancel the embargo. Last Tuesday, the organization celebrated the opening of the Chinese market for three new bird products.
Global influence
Brazil is the largest source of chicken meat in the world, and is responsible for a third of the entire protein of the world consumed in the world. The siege on Brazilian exports should raise the price of chicken meat around the world.
A The affected farm is located In Monte Nigro Municipality, about 60 kilometers from Porto Alegre. The birds were slaughtered and the health block was made in the area. The eggs resulting from the farm are also tracked. In addition, the Rio Grande de Sol authorities stated that a focus on bird flu was also found in Porto Alegre bird birds.
The situation in Brazil refers to similar cases in other countries. In the United States, for example, the slaughter of 120 million birds had a political influence on the popularity of leaders, with The high price of eggs And the scarcity of the product in the market.
