ISSUES AND POLICY
to protect the U.S. cattle industry from the introduction of foreign animal diseases, and communicate to foreign countries that wish to export live cattle, beef, and/or beef products to the U.S. to commit to enhanced efforts to control and eradicate animal diseases that may be a chronic problem in their country.” USDA says that due to the FMD vaccination protocols
followed by Brazilian ranchers the risk of FMD being brought into this country in fresh beef is very low. Nevertheless, a risk remains, and for a small reward. We imported more than 570,000 metric tons of beef
from Australia in 2015, and almost 300,000 metric tons of beef from New Zealand that year. We imported 285,036 metric tons from Canada in 2015. Until we have a trade agreement with Brazil, fresh beef imports from that country will be limited to less
than 65,000 metric tons. At the most, we could expect 5.5 percent of our imported beef to come from Brazil. Are we willing to risk the health of the U.S. beef herd on such a small amount? The slightest risk, no matter how small, is not worth
getting FMD in this country. I encourage TSCRA members to call on your mem-
bers of Congress to take action on this issue before the end of the year. Apparently, USDA did not get the mes- sage. It makes sense to delay importation of fresh beef from Brazil until the GAO audit is completed. TSCRA supports trade with other countries, but we
do not want to forego science and expose the rest of this industry to a risk we already fought almost 100 years ago. It was expensive then; it would be devas- tating now.
Here are some important voting dates to remember this election season. This list is taken from the Texas Secretary of State website —
sos.state.tx.us.
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016* Last day to register to vote *First business day after Columbus Day
Monday, Oct. 24, 2016 First day of early voting
Friday, Oct. 28, 2016 Last day to apply for ballot by mail (Received, not postmarked)
Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 Last day of early voting
Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 Election day — polls close at 7:00 p.m. (unless overseas deadline applies) Last day to receive ballot by mail
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