Carlos Favaro, Brazil's agricultural minister, announced that Brazil is working to contain a pandemic, but existing protocols have led China, the EU, and South Korea to suspend poultry imports from Brazil for 60 days. Argentina and Mexico have also announced similar import suspensions due to avian influenza concerns. The outbreak occurred in Montenegro, Rio Grande do Sul, with 17,000 chickens reported dead. Brazil's poultry industry is significant, with a global market share of about 35%. The ministry emphasized that properly handled poultry products are safe for consumption. Teljes cikk (Portfolio.hu)