Uruguay: The first export of boneless horse meat to China is completed

The first shipment of frozen boneless horse meat destined for China was recently completed. The Minister of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries, Fernando Mattos, stressed the importance of this event, highlighting that it marked a milestone for our country in the opening of new markets. “We are very satisfied with this shipment and we are sure that it will be the first of many,” he said. In 2023, health personnel from China inspected plants in Uruguay. The Ministry of Livestock reported that the shipment was completed after the General Customs Administration of the Asian country carried out audits of three refrigeration plants. The first meat processing plant to obtain authorization for this type of meat in China was Clay, located in the Totoral del Sauce area, in Canelones. The ...