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Japan Halts Poultry Imports Amid Brazil Bird Flu Crisis

5/20/2025

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Japan has halted poultry imports from Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul following a bird flu outbreak in Montenegro, threatening its vital chicken supply. This alarming situation has prompted major buyers, including China and the EU, to impose bans. As the world's largest chicken exporter, Brazil is racing against time to contain the virus and lift trade restrictions.

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Japan has halted poultry imports from Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul following a bird flu outbreak in Montenegro, threatening its vital chicken supply. This alarming situation has prompted major buyers, including China and the EU, to impose bans. As the world's largest chicken exporter, Brazil is racing against time to contain the virus and lift trade restrictions.