Exports were suspended after an atypical case of BSE was discovered in a 14-year-old cow last week.
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Farm organisations are calling for Irish beef exports to China to resume as quickly as possible.
Exports were suspended after an atypical case of BSE was discovered in a 14-year-old cow last week.
President of the IFA Tim Cullinan said that under protocol, Ireland are obliged to report any cases to the Chinese authorities.
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“Given the nature of this case, once the report is reviewed by the Chinese authorities, there should be no delay in regaining access,” Cullinan said.
He said the suspension was disappointing and must be resolved quickly.
His sentiments were echoed by ICMSA president Pat McCormack.
“The fact that an atypical case was picked up in our system actually shows how robust and stringent it is and I think the Chinese will appreciate that as well. But the main thing, the over-riding consideration, is that the required information is provided to the Chinese authorities and that normal trade resumes as quickly as possible,” said McCormack.
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Farm organisations are calling for Irish beef exports to China to resume as quickly as possible.
Exports were suspended after an atypical case of BSE was discovered in a 14-year-old cow last week.
President of the IFA Tim Cullinan said that under protocol, Ireland are obliged to report any cases to the Chinese authorities.
“Given the nature of this case, once the report is reviewed by the Chinese authorities, there should be no delay in regaining access,” Cullinan said.
He said the suspension was disappointing and must be resolved quickly.
His sentiments were echoed by ICMSA president Pat McCormack.
“The fact that an atypical case was picked up in our system actually shows how robust and stringent it is and I think the Chinese will appreciate that as well. But the main thing, the over-riding consideration, is that the required information is provided to the Chinese authorities and that normal trade resumes as quickly as possible,” said McCormack.
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