Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack has expressed concern about the timeliness of Brazil’s animal disease testing and reporting and is urging the country to take steps to expedite the process. The U.S. opened its market to fresh beef from Brazil in 2016 after a full and careful review of animal health infrastructure, disease status, and food safety system.
In a recent letter to Brazil’s Ag Minister, Vilsack said continued confidence in its animal disease surveillance, testing, and reporting systems is paramount to the trade relationship between the two countries.
