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Government confirms two cases of avian influenza in wild birds in Brazil

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The Ministry of Agriculture confirmed on Monday the first outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (when the probability of an infected animal showing symptoms of the disease is higher) in Brazil. Two seabirds of the species Thalasseus acuflavidus, known as Cabot’s tern, found on the coast of Espírito Santo, tested positive for the disease.On Monday, right after the news were known, the government and the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) reiterated that the infection of wild birds does not compromise the sale of poultry products, nor should generate embargoes on exports of chicken products.Agriculture Minister Carlos Fávaro declared an emergency alert to increase the mobilization of the private sector and the entire Official Veterinary Service to prevent the spread of the disease in the country. The Brazilian government informed the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) on the cases."Brazil’s defense system is working, but we have to give clarity, transparency, and agility so that it continues to be recognized as efficient," Mr. Fávaro said in a video posted on social media.The domestic market absorbs 67% of chickens produced in the country, and 33% goes to exports, according to the ABPA. Last year, exports yielded almost $10 billion. Some months ago, the think tank Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) estimated that the entry of the disease in Brazil could cause a loss of R$13.5 billion.The Official Veterinary Service began investigating the cases on Wednesday, after being notified by the Institute for Research and...

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