Mary Wilson
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July 18, 2024
By RT Staff Reporters
A Newcastle disease outbreak in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state has prompted swift action from Brazilian authorities.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa), along with the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) and the Rio Grande do Sul Poultry Association (ASGAV), moved quickly to contain the outbreak.
They quarantined the affected farm and halted bird movements. The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has been informed to ensure transparency.
Newcastle disease is a highly contagious viral infection affecting birds. It can cause severe economic damage due to its rapid spread and high mortality rates. ...
It spreads through aerosols from infected birds, contaminated products, and vectors like rodents and insects. Symptoms vary from mild respiratory issues to high mortality, depending on the strain.
The virus can persist in frozen carcasses but is sensitive to sunlight and disinfectants....
The outbreak had an immediate financial impact. Stocks of major meatpacking companies fell sharply....
Analysts warn of potential market consequences. Japan and China, significant importers of Brazilian poultry, may impose temporary embargoes. ...
https://www.riotimesonline.com/brazilian-poultry-industry-faces-newcastle-disease-crisis/
By RT Staff Reporters
A Newcastle disease outbreak in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state has prompted swift action from Brazilian authorities.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa), along with the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) and the Rio Grande do Sul Poultry Association (ASGAV), moved quickly to contain the outbreak.
They quarantined the affected farm and halted bird movements. The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has been informed to ensure transparency.
Newcastle disease is a highly contagious viral infection affecting birds. It can cause severe economic damage due to its rapid spread and high mortality rates. ...
It spreads through aerosols from infected birds, contaminated products, and vectors like rodents and insects. Symptoms vary from mild respiratory issues to high mortality, depending on the strain.
The virus can persist in frozen carcasses but is sensitive to sunlight and disinfectants....
The outbreak had an immediate financial impact. Stocks of major meatpacking companies fell sharply....
Analysts warn of potential market consequences. Japan and China, significant importers of Brazilian poultry, may impose temporary embargoes. ...
https://www.riotimesonline.com/brazilian-poultry-industry-faces-newcastle-disease-crisis/