U.S. Sets Date For Resuming Canadian Beef Importation

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U.S. to Permit Cattle Imports From Canada
By CLIFFORD KRAUSS

Published: December 30, 2004


ORONTO, Dec. 29 - The Bush administration announced Wednesday that it would permit limited imports of Canadian cattle early next year for the first time since May 2003, when a case of mad cow disease was discovered in an Alberta cow.

The Department of Agriculture's decision, to allow cattle under the age of 30 months to be imported beginning March 7, is likely to ease one of the most nettlesome trade disputes between Ottawa and Washington.

http://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/30/international/americas/30canada.html

 

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http://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/30/international/americas/30canada.html

I heard about this already Z, good news for ranchers.

I hate to admit I didn't read the entire article, I was too lazy to register. I'll just assume it's up to your regular standards.

 

[dilloduck]

I head about this already Z, good news for ranchers.

I hate to admit I didn't read the entire article, I was too lazy to register. I'll just assume it's up to your regular standards.

great news--better relations with our cold buddies and relief for all Americans who have been missing their regular doses of Canadian hot beef injections !