South Africa has banned all poultry imports from Brazil following a bird flu outbreak at a poultry farm in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. ChickenFacts provides a fact check on the South African Poultry Association’s (SAPA) claim that the industry can fill the impending poultry shortfall.
This claim has been widely contested by industry stakeholders. On the ground, importers and processors are unable to secure alternative poultry supply, highlighting stark inconsistencies between official statements and reality.
Here are the facts:
