The Canadian import situation: what will USDA's action do?

摘要

As most in our industry know, USDA is now accepting import permit applications for a number of products previously banned as a result of the discovery of one cow with bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in Canada on May 20. This was done after anEric Davis exhaustive scientific analysis of the risks involved. The action - and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) response to it - have caused concern among some U.S. producers. Much of this concern, I've found, has been based on erroneous information.