Brazilian meat export companies, Minerva and Marfrig, do not anticipate a decrease in sales to China, despite the suspension of beef exports from Brazil to China due to two atypical mad cow disease cases confirmed in the country. These companies have facilities in Argentina and Uruguay that can fulfill Chinese demand. The suspension is temporary, as per a sanitary protocol between Brazil and China, and is expected to be lifted soon. However, the suspension has not significantly affected the Chinese beef market, with some importers still making purchases in anticipation of a swift resumption of trade.