El Salvador’s Senacsa has prohibited imports of birds and products derived from them from Santa Catarina, a Brazilian state. The stated reason is Newcastle disease, a serious viral infection that can spread among birds. The restriction covers cargo entering El Salvador from the affected Brazilian region. It is intended to prevent the disease from reaching local poultry stocks. The announcement did not identify particular bird products covered by the order or say when it would be reviewed. Nor did it say whether shipments already in transit would be allowed to enter. Importers and poultry businesses will need to follow the new restrictions.