Source: FARM PROGRESS, 9/22/16

China’s Ministry of Agriculture has lifted its ban on U.S. beef that went into place in 2003 following the discovery of a cow with bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in the United States. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said it’s a critical first step toward restoring market access for U.S. beef and beef products into China.

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