mad cow disease

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Canada has resumed beef exports to China, ending a years-long suspension that had cut off a major overseas market and created challenges for producers, particularly in Alberta. The development comes at a crucial time, with national cattle supplies remaining tight and beef prices elevated. China halted Canadian beef imports in late 2021 after an atypical case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as mad cow disease, was detected on an Alberta farm. Producers say reopening the market is a welcome move amid global trade uncertainty.“It’s always good news when a new market is made available to…