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Brazil, the world's top chicken exporter, has reported its first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza on a commercial farm in Rio Grande do Sul state. This discovery led to trade bans by major importers like China and the EU. Authorities are intensifying sanitary controls and destroying affected eggs to prevent the virus's spread. Over 1.7 million eggs have been destroyed, and a task force is monitoring properties near the outbreak. Farmers are also enhancing biosecurity measures.

Courtesy: Reuters