Chile Suspends Argentina Poultry Imports After Detection of Bird Flu Case
Chile temporarily suspended poultry imports from Argentina on Monday after a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, was detected in the province of Buenos Aires.
The Argentine government confirmed the case on August 19 and announced it was halting shipments of poultry products to some countries.
In a statement announcing the suspension, Chile's Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) said it was still accepting exports dated through August 4.
On August 20, China also suspended poultry imports from Argentina, five months after it had lifted a two-year ban related to a 2023 bird flu case...
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