US beef producers regain access to Colombia

Published 2024년 9월 24일

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The Export Library for Colombia has been updated to permit beef exports from 14 US states, following efforts by the USDA and other agencies to lift restrictions imposed due to H5N1 findings in dairy cows. Dan Halstrom, president and CEO of the US Meat Export Federation, thanked the US government and Colombian importers for their support. The restrictions, which began in April, had drastically reduced US beef exports to Colombia, dropping monthly sales from $3 million to under $850,000 by July. The US now aims to restore its beef market presence in Colombia, a key importer, with 2023 shipments valued at $40 million.

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The Export Library for Colombia showed updates and reflected the access to beef from 14 US states to export to Colombia. In a statement, Dan Halstrom, president and chief executive officer for the US Meat Export Federation, thanked the US government, including the teams at USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), and Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). “The USDA staff posted in Bogota, in particular, worked tirelessly to get these restrictions lifted,” Halstrom said. “We are also grateful to Colombian importers and customers who remained loyal to US beef during this difficult time and who voiced their concerns to the Colombian government about the interruption in trade.” Halstrom added that the effective USDA engagement with other trading partners helped prevent similar trade barriers over HPAI concerns from extending and affecting additional export markets. “While Colombia was the only destination to officially restrict ...

Source: Meat+Poultry