Cattle Breed Societies Speak Out Against Mercosur Deal
This week, the Irish Limousin Cattle Society has become the latest breed society to speak out against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, which is due to be ratified in the coming weeks.
In a statement, society president Ann Hester outlined the detrimental effects the deal will have on the society and its members.
"We operate under some of the highest environmental, animal welfare, tractability and food safety standards in the world," she said.
"Mercosur producers are not subject to the same regulatory framework, particularly in relation to hormone use, veterinary controls, environmental protections and deforestation.
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