Venturing into this market is not merely a step forward; it’s a plunge into a fiercely competitive arena. To put things in perspective, while the price per kilogram of beef in Colombia hovers around USD 9.68, in China, it soars to USD 17.88.
Yet, this approval presents both an opportunity and a formidable challenge for Colombian beef producers and regulatory authorities alike. Achieving the coveted status of a foot-and-mouth disease-free country demanded a rigorous process of bolstering epidemiological surveillance. It entailed intensive bilateral negotiations between the two nations, delving deep into the technical intricacies of epidemiological monitoring and control systems, all while ensuring the fulfillment of mutually agreed commitments.
Original source in Spanish.
