Mexico One Step Closer To Full Resumption Of Beef Trade
WFRV-TV (WI)
Mexico closed its market following the first U.S. case of BSE in December of 2003, and has slowly been reopening its market to beef products since that time.
Mexico first opened its market to boneless beef from animals under 30 months of age in March of 2004. Then in February of this year, the country opened its market to bone-in beef from animals under 30 months of age. U.S. Ag Secretary Mike Johanns says he’s committed to restoring the once-vibrant live cattle commerce between the United States and Mexico.