AR-News: (Jarnaica) Beef ban may soon be lifted

[Animalara2003 at aol.com]

MARK CUMMINGS, Observer staff reporter
Tuesday, March 09, 2004



CLARKE. some level of importation of beef will begin, on a phased basis, in a 
few weeks
WESTERN BUREAU - The ban on the importation of beef from the US could be 
lifted within another few weeks, agriculture minister, Roger Clarke, said 
yesterday.
"The US Department of Agriculture which is working in collaboration with the 
OIE (Office International des Epizootes), seems to have things under control, 
and so I believe that some level of importation (of beef) will begin on a 
phased basis in a few weeks," Clarke told the Observer.
The US Department of Agriculture, the minister added, is expected to present 
documentation to his ministry later this week, which will outline its level of 
compliance with the OIE requirements.
"The veterinary people in the US are working with our veterinary people here, 
in collaboration with the OIE, and so I foresee something happening soon," 
the agriculture minister stressed.
The OIE is an international organisation headquartered in France, which is 
mandated to improve the knowledge and transparency of the world animal health 
situation.






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http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/html/20040308T230000-0500_56851_OBS_BEEF_B
AN_MAY_SOON_BE_LIFTED.asp 
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