WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD News) — An April pseudo-rabies detection in Iowa led to a month-long suspension of U.S. pork exports to Mexico, driving up prices for some pork offal products.
Rigoberto Trevino with the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) said the export suspension disrupted trade between the two countries.
“They are very frustrated. Not only the Mexican customers, also the American exporters because they want to get the product into Mexico and the prices are getting really high. For example, pork uterus, the domestic supply is not enough in Mexico, so they have to import product from the U.S. They cannot import product from the U.S. right now, so the prices can be double for these kinds of cuts.”
USDA said the outbreak was linked to feral hogs.
While pseudo-rabies was eliminated from the commercial herd in 2004, it remains in feral swine.
