Proposal aims to limit restrictions only to the state of Rio Grande do Sul, where the case was registered, rather than affecting the entire country. Fávaro emphasized the need for caution, considering the 28 -day cycle of the virus
The Minister of Agriculture, is in negotiations with AEA To try to regionalize the embargo on Brazilian chicken, which was imposed due to an outbreak of avian flu. The proposal aims to limit restrictions only to the state of Rio Grande do Sul, where the case was registered, rather than affecting the entire country. Fávaro emphasized the need for caution, considering the 28 -day cycle of the virus. During the conversations, the minister expressed the expectation that the suspension of Brazilian chicken imports is restricted to Rio Grande do Sul or an area of 10 km around the focus of the disease in Montenegro. He mentioned that there are already discussions in progress with the Chinese authorities, but warned that time since confirmation of the outbreak is short for a complete assessment of the situation.
The Brazilian government filed a proposal to China’s health authorities, seeking a flexibility of the current protocol. This regionalized approach is in accordance with the principles of the World Animal Health Organization (OMSA), with the objective of facilitating exports that are facing difficulties after registering the case of aviary flu. Fávaro also commented that the reopening of the Chinese market for the chicken of Rio Grande do Sul became more complicated after confirmation of the disease.
Posted by Sarah Paula
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