Argentina will export small ruminants for slaughter and genetic material to Chile

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of the Nation reports that after extensive health negotiations, the National Agri-Food Health and Quality Service (Senasa) agreed with Chile on the models of the International Veterinary Certificate (CVI) to export sheep and goats destined for slaughter, as well as the genetic material of said species, which must come from the Foot-and-Mouth Disease Free Zone Without Vaccination. The opening of a new market for the shipment of these merchandise was achieved through the Animal Health Directorate (DNSA) of Senasa, who established together with the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) of Chile the conditions and model of the CVI. Secretary Juan José Bahillo stated that "the trade agreement is an advance in the line of work proposed by the Minister of Economy, Sergio Massa, which reflects many years of negotiations with the neighboring country and adds a new binational exchange, such as the export of cattle from the Patagonian ...