U.S. may lift ban on older cattle imports

Posted on January 5, 2007 by Mad Cow
SASKATCHEWAN (CBC) - Canadian farmers could soon be shipping older cattle across the border, thanks to the U.S. government's proposal to lift some of the last remaining import bans in place since the 2003 mad cow outbreak.

The U.S. Agriculture Department announced Thursday that it is looking to lift bans on live cattle born on or after March 1, 1999. The government also wants to allow bovine blood and blood products, small intestines and casings to cross the border.

In addition, the government is bringing back plans to allow imports of meat and meat products from animals of any age. These plans were introduced in January 2005, but were delayed.

The proposed changes are under review until March 12. The U.S. government is asking its citizens to provide feedback.

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