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National Post
a day ago
- Business
- National Post
Ostriches at B.C. farm have version of avian flu not seen elsewhere in Canada: CFIA
Article content Article content It said the version includes a genotype that has been associated with a human infection in a poultry worker in Ohio. Article content The agency also said Universal Ostrich Farms in Edgewood, B.C., had been fined $20,000 for failing to co-operate with anti-avian flu measures. Article content It said the farmers who are resisting a cull order have not substantiated claims of scientific research on the birds, and that the agency's planning for a cull of the birds goes on as protesters gather in an 'apparent attempt' to block the killings. Article content Article content The statement represents a rejection of the proposals of U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who wrote to the CFIA's president last week and called for the birds to be saved for joint research. Article content Dr. Mehmet Oz, who is the administrator for the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, also said the birds should be saved and offered to relocate them to his ranch in Florida. Article content The agency said in its statement that it had issued two violation notices to the farm for failing to report illnesses and deaths among the flock last year, and failing to follow quarantine orders. Article content 'The farm also failed to undertake appropriate biosecurity risk mitigation measures such as limiting wild bird access to the ostriches, controlling water flow from the quarantine zone to other parts of the farm, or improving fencing,' it said. Article content Article content 'These actions significantly increase the risk of disease transmission and reflect a disregard for regulatory compliance and animal health standards.' Article content Katie Pasitney, whose parents own the farm, said in a brief interview that she was unsure whether the fines were a new move by the CFIA but 'nothing surprises me at this point.' Article content Dozens of protesters have gathered at the farm for weeks. Their numbers were bolstered on Friday by the arrival of a convoy of at least a dozen vehicles, social media livestreams showed. Article content Sixty-nine ostriches died in December and January during an avian flu outbreak. The farm owners have said that the surviving 400 or so birds have developed herd immunity and are a valuable resource for scientists. Article content 'CFIA has not received any evidence of scientific research being done at the infected premises,' the agency said. Article content 'Research documentation was not provided during the review of their request for exemption from the disposal order based on unique genetics or during the judicial review process. Further, the current physical facilities at their location are not suitable for controlled research activities or trials.'
Bloomberg
a day ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
China Bans All Poultry Imports From Brazil on Bird Flu Case
China has banned imports of all poultry products from Brazil after a bird flu outbreak was detected in the world's top exporter, halting a trade worth more than $1 billion. Direct and indirect imports of all poultry and related products from Brazil are banned in order to prevent the importation of bird flu, China's customs agency said in a statement published late Friday. The agency also said all plants and animal waste arriving from Brazil must undergo disinfestation.
Reuters
2 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
China bans Brazilian poultry imports over avian influenza
BEIJING, May 30 (Reuters) - China banned the imports of poultry and related products from Brazil over an avian influenza outbreak, the customs administration said in a notice released on its website dated May 29. Brazil, the world's largest chicken exporter, confirmed its first outbreak of bird flu on a commercial poultry farm in its southernmost state earlier this month, triggering a slew of international trade bans. The Brazilian government had previously asked top buyer China to restrict its embargo to poultry products just from the city where the outbreak occurred.
Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Thai poultry industry poised for growth on Brazil bird flu
Lower feed costs boost the competitiveness of Thai poultry. (AFP pic) BANGKOK : Thailand's poultry sector is poised to grow this year, as an avian flu outbreak in top exporter Brazil creates market opportunities, and lower feed costs improve margins for the world's third-largest shipper of chicken meat, industry leaders said. Prasit Boondoungprasert, CEO of Charoen Pokphand Foods, Thailand's largest agribusiness, said the current market situation is favourable for the Thai poultry industry. 'Prices are reasonably good, costs are low,' he said. However, gains for Thailand from Brazil's problems hinge on the length of the bird flu outbreak and the duration of import bans in some markets. 'If it's shorter than three to six months, the impact will be minimal. After that, there will be some upside,' said Veera Titayangkaruvong, investor relations manager at Thai poultry exporter GFPT. Brazil began a 28-day bird flu observation period last week, hoping to confirm disease-free status after disinfecting the affected farm. Global prices of key feed ingredients such as corn and soy meal have declined around 30% in recent years. And while lower costs benefit the industry globally, Thai firms such as CPF, GFPT and Betagro are well positioned due to control of fully integrated supply chains, from feed mills to farms and processing plants. Market share Major importers China and the EU have this month suspended Brazilian poultry imports, while Japan halted meat imports from the southern city of Montenegro due to an avian flu outbreak, opening a window for Thai exporters to capture market share. 'Customers are increasingly thinking about risk management. If they rely too much on Brazil … they have to diversify,' Prasit told Reuters. US poultry prices have risen 3% in May. Veerapong Panjawattanakul, owner of Pongsak Agricultural, said he plans to increase production by 5%, while Anupong Pipatvacharaporn of Somchit Farm in Nakhon Pathom said idle farms could be restarted if prices rise further. 'Chicken coops, the old ones that went out of business, they are being put up for sale (or) rent online.' Brazil's poultry exports dipped in May, according to government data. The outbreak threatens up to 1.5 million tonnes of Brazilian poultry exports and Thailand could fill between 300,000 and 400,000 tonnes of that gap, generating up to US$1.7 billion, said Pimnara Hirankasi, chief economist at Krungsri Research, a unit of Bank of Ayudhya. More than half of Thai chicken exports are processed products, allowing the industry to tap into growing demand for ready-to-eat chicken, compared with Brazil's 2.5%, she said. Before the Brazil outbreak, Thailand forecast an annual rise of 2% in poultry exports, said Kukrit Arepagorn of the Thai broiler processing exporters association. 'It's a positive factor for exports,' he said. 'But it depends on how long the ban on Brazil lasts.'
Reuters
2 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Thai poultry industry poised for growth on Brazil bird flu, lower feed costs
BANGKOK, May 30 (Reuters) - Thailand's poultry sector is poised to grow this year, as an avian flu outbreak in top exporter Brazil creates market opportunities, and lower feed costs improve margins for the world's third-largest shipper of chicken meat, industry leaders said. Prasit Boondoungprasert, CEO of Charoen Pokphand Foods ( opens new tab, Thailand's largest agribusiness, said the current market situation is favourable for the Thai poultry industry. "Prices are reasonably good, costs are low," he said. However, gains for Thailand from Brazil's problems hinge on the length of the bird flu outbreak and the duration of import bans in some markets. "If it's shorter than three to six months, the impact will be minimal. After that, there will be some upside," said Veera Titayangkaruvong, investor relations manager at Thai poultry exporter GFPT ( opens new tab. Brazil began a 28-day bird flu observation period last week, hoping to confirm disease-free status after disinfecting the affected farm. Global prices of key feed ingredients such as corn and soy meal have declined around 30% in recent years. And while lower costs benefit the industry globally, Thai firms such as CPF, GFPT ( opens new tab and Betagro ( opens new tab are well positioned due to control of fully integrated supply chains, from feed mills to farms and processing plants. Major importers China and the European Union have this month suspended Brazilian poultry imports, while Japan halted meat imports from the southern city of Montenegro due to an avian flu outbreak, opening a window for Thai exporters to capture market share. "Customers are increasingly thinking about risk management. If they rely too much on Brazil ... they have to diversify," Prasit told Reuters. U.S. poultry prices have risen 3% in May . Veerapong Panjawattanakul, owner of Pongsak Agricultural, said he plans to increase production by 5%, while Anupong Pipatvacharaporn of Somchit Farm in Nakhon Pathom said idle farms could be restarted if prices rise further. "Chicken coops, the old ones that went out of business, they are being put up for sale (or) rent online." Brazil's poultry exports dipped in May, according to government data. The outbreak threatens up to 1.5 million metric tons of Brazilian poultry exports and Thailand could fill between 300,000 and 400,000 tons of that gap, generating up to $1.7 billion, said Pimnara Hirankasi, chief economist at Krungsri Research, a unit of Bank of Ayudhya. More than half of Thai chicken exports are processed products, allowing the industry to tap into growing demand for ready-to-eat chicken, compared with Brazil's 2.5%, she said. Before the Brazil outbreak, Thailand forecast an annual rise of 2% in poultry exports, said Kukrit Arepagorn of the Thai Broiler Processing Exporters Association. "It's a positive factor for exports," he said. "But it depends on how long the ban on Brazil lasts."
