Highly Contagious Avian Disease Detected in Brazil's Santa Catarina Poultry Farm

A highly contagious viral disease has been detected in a commercial poultry farm in Santa Catarina, Brazil. Authorities assert poultry consumption remains safe, but the detection raises concerns about potential trade disruptions, especially given China's 2024 suspension of chicken imports from Rio Grande do Sul following a similar case. The specific pathogen and scope of the outbreak are not yet confirmed.