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02 July 2025
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It's back. South Africa’s poultry sector is once again on alert as bird flu resurfaces, deepening concerns over food security and affordability.
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This article uncovers the latest outbreaks and the slow pace of trade normalisation with key partners like Brazil.
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With local producers under pressure and vaccination efforts still ramping up, the urgency to reopen crucial chicken imports is not just a matter of trade—it's a national priority.
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Return of Bird Flu in SA Highlights Urgent Need to Reopen Chicken Imports from Brazil
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As of 1 July, South Africa has reported two new bird flu outbreaks to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)—one on a poultry farm in North West province and another in Mpumalanga.
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This development is especially concerning given that the country is already experiencing local poultry shortages from embattled Daybreak Farms, compounded by ongoing challenges in reopening poultry imports …
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