Brazil Bird Flu Outbreak: 17,000 Chickens Dead, Export Ban in Effect

Brazil's bird flu outbreak: Over 17,000 chickens dead, export ban imposed. A significant bird flu outbreak in Brazil has resulted in the deaths of over 17,000 chickens at a poultry farm in Montenegro. This has triggered export bans from several countries, including China and parts of the European Union. Brazil, the world's largest chicken exporter with $10 billion in exports in 2024, has seen a significant impact, losing approximately 35% of its global chicken trade. Health officials have confirmed the H5N1 strain as the cause of the outbreak. The affected area has been quarantined, and a 10-kilometer surveillance radius is in effect. The export ban on chicken meat is expected to last for 60 days. The situation highlights the potential for widespread economic and health consequences from such outbreaks.