Mexican authorities suspended imports of Brazilian poultry late on Oct. 19 after Newcastle disease was confirmed at a commercial turkey unit in Nova Itaberaba, Santa Catarina. Brazil also halted shipments to China and Malaysia and restricted shipments from Santa Catarina to Kazakhstan and Chile under sanitary agreements.
WHO:Mexican authorities
WHAT:suspended imports of Brazilian poultry
WHEN:Oct 19, 2026
WHERE:Mexico
WHY:The suspension followed confirmation of Newcastle disease at a commercial turkey unit in Brazil.
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