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Brazil Seals Nova Itaberaba Turkey Farm After Newcastle Case

By Drooid · Oct 20, 2026, 6:33 AM UTC · How we work

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Minister Andre de Paula announced a Newcastle disease case at Nova Itaberaba turkey farm in Santa Catarina.
Authorities sealed site, halted bird movement, and will cull the flock before disinfection.
Brazil will monitor about 133 properties in Nova Itaberaba and three nearby towns.
ABPA president Ricardo Santin said China’s protocol triggers an automatic embargo pending assessment.
JBS N.V. shares fell ~1% in New York; MBRF dropped 4.1% in São Paulo.

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Minister Andre de Paula announced a Newcastle disease case at Nova Itaberaba turkey farm in Santa Catarina.
Authorities sealed site, halted bird movement, and will cull the flock before disinfection.
Brazil will monitor about 133 properties in Nova Itaberaba and three nearby towns.
ABPA president Ricardo Santin said China’s protocol triggers an automatic embargo pending assessment.
JBS N.V. shares fell ~1% in New York; MBRF dropped 4.1% in São Paulo.