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USLGE members match international producers with sources in the United States that offer genetics with superior credentials. The combined resources of USLGE members include most major species and breeds — resources that are unmatched by any other single organization.
USLGE members include a broad base of U.S. livestock organizations (dairy, beef, swine, horse, goat, and sheep) as well as embryo and semen industries, the livestock export sector, and State Departments of Agriculture.
Türkiye is the 2nd largest cattle importing country after the United States, with imports valued at $1.6 billion in 2023 despite strict health and technical requirements. As of May 15, 2024, the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MinAF) enacted an unjustified trade embargo on U.S. cattle following the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in some dairy herds in the United States. In addition, several European Union countries have seen sales of their dairy cows restricted over the past several months because of the spread of bluetongue disease, including Germany, Austria, and Hungary. This month, MinAF has released additional restrictions for live cattle imports.
Source: USDA-FAS Global Agricultural Information Network (Report No. TU2024-0056)
The Great American Barbeque Festival showcased the vibrant flavors of American barbeque while strengthening agricultural ties between the United States and Vietnam. The festival took place at the Melia Hanoi Hotel and kicked off with a cooking demonstration by Nebraska State Department of Agriculture Deputy Director Hilary Maricle. The festival also featured remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper and USDA Under Secretary Alexis M. Taylor. Under Secretary Taylor stated that “Vietnam is a leading market and creates many new opportunities for U.S. agricultural and food products. Throughout 2023, bilateral trade between the 2 countries reached $8.3 billion in the agricultural and food sectors alone.” The festival overlapped with the USDA Agricultural Trade Mission to Vietnam, which Under Secretary Taylor also led from September 9–13.
Source: USDA-FAS Newsroom, Features (Oct. 29, 2024)
Have a specific question about U.S. livestock genetics and its export or import? Scott Jensen, an Extension Educator with the University of Idaho, will track down the information that you need.
Ask An ExpertThis video of Hermosillo from USLGE's recent USDA-FAS Nutrition and Genetics Roadshow of the U.S. Grains Council, U.S. Soybean Export Council, and USLGE summarizes our activities in Sonora in Mexico. Plans are already underway for 2025.
Dr. Martin Sieber, USLGE President and CEO, represented USLGE at the Philippines agricultural trade mission sponsored in July 2022 by USDA and led by Foreign Agricultural Service Administration Daniel Whitley. USLGE was 1 of 29 U.S. agribusinesses and farm organizations to participate in the trade mission to Manila, Philippines. The Philippines is the 8th largest market for U.S. agricultural exports, averaging $3.1 billion annually during the last 5 years. Source: USLGE
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