Brazil, one of the world’s largest producers and exporters of poultry, confirmed Friday the country’s first bird flu outbreak on a commercial farm.
The virus was found at a facility in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, the country’s agriculture ministry said in a statement.
It said a contingency plan has been implemented “not only to eliminate the disease but also to maintain the sector’s productive capacity, ensuring supply and, consequently, food security for the population.”
Brazil, one of the world’s largest producers and exporters of poultry, confirmed Friday the country’s first bird flu outbreak on a commercial farm. AFP via Getty Images A bird infected with avian flu was found in the park, according to reports. AFP via Getty Images
The ministry said it has notified the
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