Date: January, 2002
Abstract: In March 2001 Argentina’s government admitted that an outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) had occurred. The country immediately lost market access for its beef exports. Some of the shipments already en route were still admitted at their destinations, such as those to the USA and Chile, while those to some European ports, such as France, had to be redirected, to the Netherlands or Germany. The overall losses for Argentina’s beef system, in terms of export flows are estimate...
Research Type: Industry Note