Senators object to increased beef, lamb imports from Argentina

WASHINGTON (AP)--Senators from Western ranching states are objecting to a U.S. Department of Agriculture plan they say would loosen restrictions on beef and lamb imports from Argentina.

Argentina has seen outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease, a highly contagious viral disease that affects cloven-hoofed animals like cattle and pigs.

The senators asked the department to analyze the cost of the proposal--including the cost of a FMD outbreak--before implementing the policy. Questions remain about the effectiveness of animal disease controls and tracking in Argentina.

A bipartisan group of senators from Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Missouri signed the letter.

3/17/08
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Date: 3/12/08

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