date:Jul 04, 2012
roduced, the Canadian livestock industry was forced to implement a costly labelling and tracking system. As a result, between 2008 and 2009, exports to the US of Candian feeder cattle were almost halved (49%) and exports of slaughter hogs declined by 58%.
Canadas Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz said:We are pleased with todays WTO appeal decision in favour of our livestock industry. Our government has always stood with our cattle and hog producers, in order to create a stronger and more profitab