Russia restricts Brazilian beef imports after mad cow case

Published Sep 20, 2021

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Russia has imposed a ban on beef and cattle imports from two Brazilian states, Minas Gerais and Mato Grosso, due to confirmed cases of mad cow disease. The ban, effective from September 15, includes a moratorium on the export of live cattle, beef with bones, offal, and other products from Minas Gerais. Additionally, the export of boneless beef from cows older than 30 months from these states is also prohibited. The meat must now be accompanied by a veterinary certificate confirming it is from cattle under 30 months old. The decision was made after Russia's agricultural regulator confirmed atypical cases of the disease.

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Russia has banned the import of some cattle and beef from two Brazilian countries after confirming atypical cases of mad cow disease in the South American country, according to Russia's agricultural regulator. Latest technology for the meat packing industry. Russia's Rosselkhoznadzor regulator said the restrictions took effect September 15 on its website. Brazilian newspaper Valor Economico first reported on the restrictions on Friday. The Brazilian state of Minas Gerais faces a broad ban on the export of live cattle, beef with bones, offal and other products to Russia. For both Mato Grosso and Minas Gerais states, they will be banned from exporting boneless beef from cows over 30 months old. Additionally, effective Wednesday, September 15, any boneless beef shipped from either state must be accompanied by the appropriate veterinary certificate and guarantee that it is cattle. under 30 months old. Russia can liquidate boneless products previously shipped from these ...

Source: Vinanet