Canada had new rules put on  by the USDA,  because of the mishap with the heifers. Punishment was also handed out in Canada.  I have to ask you though Feeder just how much UTM beef do you think you would be selling in the US if the USDA had slammed the border shut because a few bred heifers? You were buying UTM beef from Canada processed in Canadian plants, the only difference is  where it is processed. Wouldn't you be telling your domestic consumer that the meat is safe as long as it is processed in CANADA. And what would that be telling the US consumer now that you HAVE NATIVE BSE???? The USDA can't afford to slam this border shut if they want to sell your beef.