Chile, new market for livestock and sheep genetic material from Argentina

After health negotiations, the National Agri-Food Health and Quality Service of Argentina (Senasa) agreed with Chile on the models of the International Veterinary Certificate (CVI) to export sheep and goats for slaughter, as well as the genetic material of said species. In both cases they must come from the Foot-and-Mouth Disease Free Zone without Vaccination. The opening of a new market for the shipment of these goods was achieved through the National Directorate of Animal Health (DNSA) of Senasa, which it established together with the Service Agricultural and Livestock (SAG) of Chile the conditions and model of the CVI. The trade agreement reflects many years of negotiations with the neighboring country and adds a new binational exchange, since currently the export of cattle from the Patagonian region. “The possibility of exporting sheep and goat semen and embryos to Chile and small ruminants for slaughter, after years of health negotiations, is a sign of confidence from the SAG ...