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Tri-Nation beef leaders tackle global industry challenges

Aug 22, 2024
By Farms.com

Cattle associations discuss trade, health, and innovation issues

 

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) recently led a pivotal meeting with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Confederación Nacional de Organizaciones Ganaderas (CNOG) at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference.

This trilateral meeting served as a platform for leaders from Canada, the United States, and Mexico to deliberate on pressing issues affecting the cattle industry across North America.

Discussions at the meeting were centered around the upcoming review of the CUSMA in 2026, crucial for future trade regulations, and the challenge of maintaining healthy cattle amidst global increases in antimicrobial resistance. This issue is particularly pressing as the industry seeks to balance effective cattle health management with responsible antimicrobial use.

Another significant area of focus was the competitive threat from lab-grown proteins, which are gaining traction by capitalizing on the high standards of real beef.

The leaders agreed on the necessity of ensuring these products are clearly labeled and regulated to prevent misleading consumers, thereby protecting the authentic beef industry’s market share.

The collective stance of CCA, NCBA, and CNOG underscores the necessity of a unified approach to address these international challenges. Their commitment to continuous collaboration is a strategic move to safeguard the interests of beef producers in their respective countries and globally.

The resolutions from this meeting will guide their cooperative efforts as they prepare for future engagements, particularly the next scheduled meeting in San Antonio, Texas, in 2025.


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