Bans on Brazilian beef likely to be retained
More than 55 countries restricted meat imports from regions of Brazil after the disease was reported there last October.
These curbs were being eased when a further outbreak was confirmed last week. Temporary bans on meat imports from regions with the disease are now likely to be retained, with market gaps filled by products from other countries. Brazil Meat Exporters Association director Antonio Camardelli said the new outbreak should not trigger more curbs on its beef shipments: "This case is in a previously infected area and measures have been taken in accordance with the law."
