Mexico has banned imports
of live cattle from Alberta, following the
discovery of Canada's 14th case of mad cow disease
(BSE) in the province last week.
Mexico is banning imports of beef and dairy breeding
cattle -- but not stopping the flow of beef into the
country.
Canada and Mexico are both
considered as controlled-risk status for BSE as recognized by the World
Organization for Animal Health, or OIE.
Emmy Koeleman: "We have come a long way", said Erich Erber, founder of
Biomin in his opening speech at the World Nutrition Forum. He continued: "But
there is more to do, especially in current times where issues such as: the price
of feedstuffs, the world population and consumer issues are affecting our
business. What will the effects be for the dairy industry? Read
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