A convoluted story some 2 years in gestation it seems, yet recent reports from a number of sources would seem to confirm that Brazil has some BSE in the beef herd.
Recently a number of SE Asian and Middle East countries have essentially banned further imports of Brazilian beef, and more countries seem to be joining the list.
A bit of a disaster for Brazil with suspected cattle in Parana state, in the rich agricultural areas of the SW of Brazil.
There are numerous media reports, many from December 2012 onwards when first indications of confirmation seems to have reached the media. A lot more since then.
What might this mean for both Australia and the US in relation to Asian markets?
A relevant media release is here -
http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2012/12/boys-from-brazil-kept-mad-cow-secret-for-two-years/
and here -
http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2013/01/three-more-countries-place-restrictions-on-brazilian-beef-for-bse-concerns/
http://beefmagazine.com/foreign-trade/world-s-response-brazilian-bse-case-measured?page=1
This story is evolving steadily, with more information likely over coming weeks. The next report is from OIE, and is less alarmist, but I am sure that many countries will still close off beef from Brazil.
http://www.oie.int/for-the-media/press-releases/detail/article/bovine-spongiform-encephalopathy-bse-case-in-brazil-frequently-asked-questions-and-answers/
Brazil is hoping the next meeting of OIE will clarify their status - hopefully as low risk. But markets are funny at times, with customers maybe preferring non Brazilian beef........no matter what. Perception is an odd characteristic.
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