The National Agricultural Council (CNA) assured that a protocol signed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Sader) resumes exports of live Mexican cattle free of screwworm to the US market.
“The signed protocol ensures that Mexican livestock will comply with strict health standards thanks to the joint effort of Senasica and USDA personnel, who will inspect and certify that the animals destined for export are free of this pest,” said the business organization.
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The agreement was reached after a brief pause in exports caused by the detection of a case of cattle screwworm (GBG) in Chiapas, the CNA said.
The Secretary of Agriculture and the United States Department of Agriculture signed a protocol that establishes measures to resume exports of Mexican livestock.
The personnel of the National Agri-Food Health, Safety and Quality Service (Senasica) and the USDA will inspect the livestock that is intended to be exported to the United States to certify that it complies with the sanitary conditions provided for in the agreed protocol.
On November 21, the USDA ordered to suspend the purchase of live Mexican cattle, after they intercepted a detected case of cattle screwworm in an animal coming from Central America, on November 21 in Catazajá, Chiapas.
According to the organization directed by Juan Cortina Gallardo, the resumption of exports represents a crucial step for the continuity of an activity that generates an average of 1.4 million heads of cattle exported annually, with a value of 1.4 billion dollars.
Sonora, Chihuahua and Durango, which lead the export volume, will receive a great benefit from the protocol, and it will strengthen the economy of livestock families and the commercial relationship with the United States, according to the organization.
The CNA reiterated its commitment to compliance with national and international health regulations and reaffirmed the role of the Mexican livestock sector as a strategic ally in the country’s economic development.
The signing also reflects the binational strength and cooperation to overcome common challenges and guarantee safe and reliable trade, he indicated.
He also expressed his recognition and congratulations to Agriculture, headed by Secretary Julio Berdegué, and to the National Agri-Food Health, Safety and Quality Service (Senasica), for the resumption of exports.
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