The announcement is in in response to the detection of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in wild birds, a document shows.
A test tube labelled "Bird Flu", eggs and a piece of paper in the colours of the Brazilian national flag are seen in this picture illustration, January 14, 2023.
Infection by the H5N1 subtype of avian flu in wild birds does not trigger trade bans, based on guidelines of the World Organization for Animal Health. However, a case of bird flu on a farm usually results in the entire flock being killed and can trigger trade restrictions from importing countries.Brazil has so far confirmed five cases of the H5N1 in wild birds, including four in Espirito Santo state and one in Rio de Janeiro state.
Three of the four cases in Espirito Santo were confirmed in coastal cities of that state while one was not, suggesting the risk of contagion inland has risen.after the confirmed cases, as avian flu in wild birds has been followed by transmission to commercial flocks in some countries., the world's biggest chicken exporter, were up 3.6% before the government announcement and ended the day 0.5% lower.
Over the weekend, the Health Ministry said samples of 33 suspected cases of avian influenza in humans in Espirito Santo, where Brazil confirmed the first cases in wild birds last week, came back negative for the H5N1 subtype.Reporting by Ana Mano and Carolina Pulice
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