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Costa Rica Allows U.S. Cattle Imports
WASHINGTON - Sep 5/07 - SNS -- Costa Rica will now allow imports of U,.S. cattle of all ages born after implementation of the United States' 1997 ruminant-to-ruminant feed ban.
In May 2007, the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) formally classified the United States as a controlled risk country for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). This status confirms that U.S. BSE regulatory controls are effective and that U.S. cattle of all ages can be safely traded.
Costa Rica stopped allowing the importation of U.S. cattle after BSE was detected in an imported Canadian cow in Washington state in December 2003. APHIS has worked closely with Costa Rica since that time to allow for market access. APHIS and FAS will continue to ensure that countries take steps to align their requirements with international standards.
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