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Brazil Declared Foot-and-Mouth Free, Boosting Beef Exports

5/30/2025

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Brazil has achieved a significant milestone, being declared free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination by the World Organisation for Animal Health. This prestigious status opens doors to new markets for Brazilian beef, which saw exports of 2.9 million tons worth $12.9 billion last year. Now, countries like the Philippines and Indonesia are eager to import Brazilian beef offal, promising a bright future for the industry.

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Brazil has achieved a significant milestone, being declared free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination by the World Organisation for Animal Health. This prestigious status opens doors to new markets for Brazilian beef, which saw exports of 2.9 million tons worth $12.9 billion last year. Now, countries like the Philippines and Indonesia are eager to import Brazilian beef offal, promising a bright future for the industry.