# Brazil Newcastle disease outbreak and trade impact > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-newcastle-disease-outbreak-and-trade-impact > Updated: 2026-10-25T21:42:17.000Z. Sources: 113. Developments: 6. A Newcastle disease outbreak was confirmed at a commercial turkey farm in Nova Itaberaba, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The infection was identified through active epidemiological surveillance, leading to the sanitary elimination of approximately 6,500 turkeys and the disinfection of facilities. The Brazilian government declared a 60-day zoosanitary emergency in several municipalities, including Nova Itaberaba, Águas Frias, Coronel Freitas, and Nova Erechim. Sanitary response efforts have mobilized 28 teams to conduct surveillance across 1,680 rural properties within a ten-kilometer radius of the initial focus. To date, 352 properties have been inspected, comprising 256 subsistence farms and 96 commercial establishments. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) has since confirmed a second focus of the disease at a poultry establishment in Coronel Freitas, located within the previously established restriction area. In response, authorities have initiated emergency protocols, including the sanitary depopulation of birds at the new site and adjustments to the restriction perimeter. While the virus was detected in free-living pigeons in Marema, officials noted this does not constitute a Newcastle disease focus as it occurred outside the sanitary emergency area. The outbreak triggered significant international trade restrictions. Mexico and Malaysia suspended all imports of Brazilian poultry products. China, Chile, and Saudi Arabia have implemented targeted restrictions specifically on products originating from Santa Catarina. In Argentina, SENASA is applying a zoning strategy to allow movement from zones confirmed to be free of the disease. Brazilian authorities emphasize that poultry products subject to official inspection remain safe for human consumption. ## Claims - The affected farm contains approximately 6,000 turkeys, and none have left the property. (disputed by 20 sources) - Approximately 6,000 turkeys were culled at the affected farm. (disputed by 5 sources) - Approximately 6,526 turkeys and farm inputs were buried in a sanitary pit in Nova Itaberaba. (disputed) - A Newcastle disease outbreak was confirmed in a commercial turkey farm in Nova Itaberaba, Santa Catarina. (corroborated by 42 sources) - The affected farm has been closed and bird movement has been suspended. (corroborated by 25 sources) - Consumption of inspected poultry products remains safe for the population. (corroborated by 25 sources) - Approximately 133 farms in the surrounding area are under sanitary monitoring. (corroborated by 23 sources) - Sanitary monitoring and surveillance cover four municipalities: Nova Itaberaba, Nova Erechim, Coronel Freitas, and Águas Frias. (corroborated by 22 sources) - Brazil has notified the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) and its international trading partners of the outbreak. (corroborated by 21 sources) - A second focus of Newcastle disease was confirmed in a poultry establishment in Coronel Freitas, Santa Catarina. (corroborated by 12 sources) - Malaysia and Mexico have suspended poultry imports from all of Brazil. (corroborated by 11 sources) - The outbreak was detected through active epidemiological surveillance rather than reported symptoms. (corroborated by 10 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-25: Santa Catarina confirms second Newcastle disease outbreak A second Newcastle disease outbreak has been confirmed at a turkey farm in Coronel Freitas, Santa Catarina, within the existing sanitary restriction zone. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-ministry-of-agriculture-confirms-second-newcastle-disease-focus-in-santa-catarina ### 2026-10-23: Mexico and Argentina suspend poultry imports from Brazil Mexico and Argentina have suspended or restricted poultry imports from Brazil following a Newcastle disease outbreak in Santa Catarina. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-and-argentina-suspend-poultry-imports-from-brazil ### 2026-10-23: Newcastle disease outbreak in Santa Catarina triggers sanitary response A Newcastle disease outbreak in a Santa Catarina turkey farm has triggered a massive sanitary response and international trade restrictions on Brazilian poultry exports. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-catarina-authorities-respond-to-newcastle-disease-outbreak ### 2026-10-21: Brazil poultry exports face restrictions after Newcastle disease outbreak A Newcastle disease outbreak in Santa Catarina, Brazil, has led Malaysia and Mexico to suspend all poultry imports, while China, Chile, and Saudi Arabia have restricted products from the affected region. 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-poultry-exports-suspended-by-china-and-malaysia ### 2026-10-20: Poultry markets face pressure from imports and disease Cheap poultry imports from Poland and Brazil are driving down chicken prices in Benelux, while an avian influenza outbreak in Brazil threatens global supply chain stability. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poultry-markets-face-pressure-from-imports-and-disease ### 2026-10-19: Brazil Newcastle disease outbreak triggers international trade restrictions A Newcastle disease outbreak at a Brazilian turkey farm has triggered a zoosanitary emergency and prompted Mexico, China, and other nations to suspend poultry imports from Brazil. 81 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/newcastle-disease-confirmed-in-santa-catarina-turkey-farm --- Cite as: Brazil Newcastle disease outbreak and trade impact. 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