ABSTRACT
Animal diseases are an important factor inhibiting world trade and hampering the free movement of both live animals and animal-derived products. The foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Denmark in 1982 provides an example of the impact of animal disease on trade. Despite the bluetongue situation and other domestic diseases such as brucellosis, tuberculosis, and leukosis, the US export position remains competitive. The entry procedures for animals from Mexico and Canada are generally less strict than those for animals from overseas nations because Mexico and Canada have animal disease situations relatively similar to ours. The animal health requirements of foreign countries vary, reflecting the particular animal disease problems and danger they face in their part of the world. Testing and certification are performed by private veterinarians accredited by who normally conduct their tests on the farm or cattle ranch. Adult dairy and breeding cattle and goats must be tested and found free of brucellosis and tuberculosis within specified time limits before shipment.
