United States: USDA announces end to temporary ban on brazilian beef after no BSE found

摘要

The Agriculture Department announced February 23 that it was ending a temporary suspension barring Brazilian beef imports after finding no evidence of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), commonly referred to as "mad cow" disease. USDA took the action after animal health officials finished a site visit to Brazil and were able to complete a BSE risk assessment. "Upon reviewing this data, USDA was assured that Brazil has taken sound measures to prevent BSE and that the suspension on imports shouldbe lifted." the agency said. "There is no evidence of BSE in Brazil. Imports are to resume immediately."