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Russia OKs Importation of U.S. Livestock
Published Thursday, May 08, 2008 at 04:47 AM
USDA says the value of these new markets for U.S. exporters is substantial. The new live animal protocols will allow U.S. exporters to participate in Russia's 300-million dollar a year market for live animal imports. Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer says - Russia's decision demonstrates our trading partners' confidence in our ability to effectively protect animal health and food safety.
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