JBS Suspends slaughter of chickens and Pigs

The Teamsters ' walkout did JBS suspend throughout the day yesterday, 24, the slaughter of chickens and pigs in eight industrial plants that stay in SC, PR, RS and MS. The company did not inform estimates of financial losses and of volume of meat which cease to be industrialized, but asserts that the States concerned are responsible for 75% of its production of poultry and swine. The production of beef, so far, was not affected. In the face of continuing protests, JBS alert for possible shortages in bulk.