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Canada announced Thursday
that it is opening its border to a broader range of U.S.
animals and animal products, which were suspended following
the confirmation of bovine spongiform encephalopathy in
Washington state in 2003.
Effective immediately, all classes of U.S. cattle, including
those for breeding purposes born after 1999, are eligible
for entry based on prescribed certification requirements.
Beef from cattle over 30 months of age will also be eligible
for importation under certain conditions.
According to a Canadian Food Inspection Agency news release,
prohibitions on certain U.S. commodities are being maintained
to prevent the importation of high-risk products, such as
specified risk materials or products containing these materials.
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