Colombia suspends imports of US beef over HPAI concerns

Published 2024년 4월 26일

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The article highlights the dispute between the US and Colombia regarding the trade of US beef following Colombia's ban due to concerns over Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) found in lactating dairy cows in certain US states. These states include Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, South Dakota, and Texas. The ban has been criticized by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) as unscientific and disruptive to trade, as Colombia is a significant market for US beef, with trade valued at $40 million in 2023. The US is working to address Colombia's concerns, hoping to resolve the issue quickly to minimize the impact on beef trade.

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The products include fresh and frozen beef and beef products derived from cattle slaughtered on or after April 15 in the following states: Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, South Dakota and Texas. The FSIS said shipments of beef may still be held at the port if exporters have a valid import permit. Earlier in the week the USDA announced restrictions on dairy cattle transported between states, including requiring them to be tested for HPAI and mandatory reporting of cows that are infected with the virus. Trade officials in the United States said Colombia’s ban is unfounded. “The restrictions Colombia has imposed on US beef as a result of the recent highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) findings in lactating dairy cows have no scientific basis,” said a spokesperson with the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF). “Colombia is the only country that has officially restricted imports of US beef. USMEF is encouraged that the vast majority of our trading partners ...

Source: Meat+Poultry