Close to 13,000 hogs perish in Brazil flood-hit state

BRF SA

20/05/2024 17:11

SAO PAULO, May 20 (Reuters) - Hog farmers in Rio Grande
do Sul lost an estimated 12,600 animals after floods submerged
entire towns and destroyed critical infrastructure in Brazil's
southernmost state, hog farmers lobby ACSURS said on Monday
after compiling data for two weeks.
    ACSURS' President Valdecir Folador said some 30 farms were
affected by the deadly flooding, including suppliers to BRF SA
 BRFS3.SA  and JBS SA's  JBSS3.SA  Seara processed foods
division.
    The companies did not have an immediate comment. 

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