Ranchers in the United States demand the immediate cessation of imports of Brazilian beef

The US National Beef Breeders Association (NCBA) calls for the immediate cessation of imports of Brazilian beef. Given the official confirmation last week of a positive case of BSE in Brazil and the fact that 35 days elapsed between the time Since the case was first identified on January 18, 2023, and confirmed on February 22, 2023, the NCBA asserts that this is an unacceptable delay that clearly violates WOAH's reporting requirements. "It is clear that Brazil is incapable of rapid testing and the reporting requirements that all nations must follow when engaging in international beef trade. Due to a repeated pattern of late notification." "We have seen Brazil fail repeatedly in meeting the 24-hour requirement to report WOAH-listed animal diseases. In order to protect the safety of the American herd and American cattle producers, we demand that the USDA take immediate action to block further imports of beef from Brazil,” said NCBA President and South Dakota rancher Todd Wilkinson. ...