Argentina opened Chilean market for the export of horses

The Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) of Chile authorized the reestablishment of imports of live horses from Argentina. This decision was based on an audit carried out by the Chilean health service, evaluating the official certification process of the National Agri-Food Health and Quality Service (Senasa) of Argentina. The SAG audit yielded positive results, highlighting the reliability and completeness of the computer system used by Senasa for the registration and monitoring of quarantine processes. This system allowed clear identification of the animals and facilitated monitoring of the entire export process in its various stages. As a result of these findings, the SAG Livestock Protection Division decided to lift the temporary suspension imposed in 2023 and restore equine trade from Argentina. This measure was the result of joint work between Senasa, the National Bioeconomy Secretariat and the National Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship. ...