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Reversal of Preliminary
Injunction a Good Sign for Cattle Industry (March 2,
2005) The Canadian Cattlemen's Association (CCA) stated
today it remains convinced of the merits of the United
States Department of Agriculture (USDA) rule to re-open
the border to live cattle and an expanded list of beef
products and that today's decision in the R-CALF vs.
USDA law suit is a temporary setback.
The judge hearing the case today issued a preliminary
injunction against the rule to expand the list of
products eligible for import until a hearing can be
scheduled on the merits of a permanent injunction. The
border had been scheduled to re-open to live Canadian
feeder and slaughter cattle and an expanded list of beef
products on Monday, March 7. Further information will be
known when the judge issues his written decision.
CCA will be working with the Government of Canada to
exercise every legal option available to resolve this
setback as soon as possible.
For further information:
Cindy McCreath, CCA Communications Manager 403-275-8558
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