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The
Canada Beef Export Federation indicated that the confirmation
of bovine spongiform encephalopathy in a mature dairy cow
from British Columbia on Wednesday shouldn't affect beef
exports to open markets.
"This most recent case may serve to delay the reopening
of the Taiwan market (that) was anticipated to occur later
this month," Ted Haney, president of CBEF, said in a press
release. "The Canadian government is addressing the potential
delay."
The development comes as Canada works to hammer out a free-trade
accord with South Korea, which partly hinges on a reopening
of Seoul's market to Canadian beef.
"(CBEF) supports the continued progression of market access
discussion," Haney said. "We encourage the Canadian government
to continue to seek removal of trade restrictions following
the World Organization of Animal Health general session
in May, at which Canada's risk category authorization will
be established. We do not expect any further actions to
be taken by international regulators as a result of this
latest case."
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