Argentina opens sheep exports to Chile

Argentina will begin exporting small ruminants for slaughter and genetic material to Chile, specifically sheep and goats, the Ministry of Agriculture said. In this context, the production body also announced that efforts are continuing to send small ruminants for reproduction and fattening to that destination. Specifically, what happened is that the National Service for Health and Agrifood Quality (Senasa) agreed with Chile on the models of the International Veterinary Certificate (CVI) to export sheep and goats for slaughter and the genetic material of these species. The fact to bear in mind is that all exports must come from the Foot and Mouth Free Zone Without Vaccination. The opening of this new market was achieved through Senasa's Animal Health Directorate (DNSA), which established together with the Chilean Agricultural Service (SAG) the conditions and model of the CVI. Regarding the sending of genetic material, Senasa informed that, according to the conditions established ...