Ministry of Agriculture suspends fairs with agglomeration of birds to avoid avian flu

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Outdoor poultry farming, with access to paddocks without screens at the top, was also suspended. The measure will last for 90 days. Brazil has no cases of the disease. Farms reinforce preventive measures against avian flu TV TEM/Reprodução An ordinance published by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) suspended exhibitions, tournaments, fairs and other events with agglomeration of birds to prevent the spread of avian flu. The measure was published in the Official Gazette of the Union, this Thursday (30). Share on WhatsApp Share on Telegram Still according to the ordinance, the “raising of birds outdoors, with access to paddocks without screens in the upper part”, in establishments registered by the ministry, is suspended. The measures are valid throughout Brazil for any species of production, ornamental, passerine, wild or exotic birds that are in captivity or bred for other purposes. The ordinance will last for 90 days and may be extended, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. Bird flu cases Brazil still has no confirmed cases of bird flu, according to the ministry. However, cases have already been confirmed in neighboring countries. On March 16, Minister Carlos Fávaro participated in a meeting with leaders from six countries in South America to discuss collective measures that can be adopted to prevent the disease. This Wednesday (29), the Ministry of Health of Chile confirmed the first case of avian influenza (H5N1) in a human being. The country has registered cases of the disease in wild animals since the end of 2022.

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