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NCBA applauds USDA's appeal
by Anna Blessing on 3/21/05 for Meatingplace.com
Following the U.S. Department of Agricultures decision to appeal U.S. District Court injunction of BSE minimal-risk rule, The National Cattleman's Beef Association released a statement, saying the appeal will speed resolution of the issue and help to return the debate to a discussion of science and fact, rather than politically-motivated litigation.
USDA filed a request with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit that the court overturn the decision issued by U.S. District Court in Montana. The decision granted a preliminary injunction to delay the implementation of USDA's minimal-risk regions rule, which would re-establish trade with Canada for beef products and live cattle under 30 months of age.
NCBA also said that it has outlined eleven key issues that must be addressed before the Canadian border is re-opened, adding that this litigation has pre-empted its ability to resolve those issues.