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Panama Opens Border To Full U.S. Cattle Trade
Panama now accepts U.S. cattle of all ages, USDA's Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service (APHIS) says. Panama banned importation of live U.S. cattle
after BSE was detected in December 2003. That year, Panama's importation of live
U.S. cattle doubled what had been imported in the previous three years combined.
"Panama's decision demonstrates confidence in the U.S. ability to
effectively protect animal health and food safety with science-based
safeguards," says APHIS administrator Cindy Smith. "We're pleased Panama and
other trading partners are taking steps to align their import requirements with
international standards that support full market access for U.S. cattle."
-- USDA news release
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