Colombia is the only trading partner to impose restrictions on imports of U.S. beef as a result of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) being detected in some lactating dairy cows. Homero Recio, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Latin America representative, said Colombia currently will not accept beef from any of the nine states impacted by HPAI.
The U.S. industry is doing its best to overcome this trade barrier and meet the needs of Colombian customers by sourcing beef from eligible states. Recio said that despite Colombia’s restrictions, the business climate for U.S. red meat remains favorable, with strong demand from the retail and foodservice sectors.
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