The group R.C.A.L.F. (Ranchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund), which bases out of Montana, has once again seen their appeal for the Canadian border to remain closed rejected by the U.S. court.
The U.S. Court of Appeals has rejected the request for a permanent injunction that would prevent all live shipments of Canadian cattle from entering the U.S. The case put forth by R.C.A.L.F. argued live Canadian beef presented a threat of mad cow disease.
The Court ruled there were enough safeguards in place and the U.S. Department of Agriculture was correct in designating Canada “a minimal risk country.” The R.C.A.L.F. group has yet to decide if it will appeal the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court.
In the meantime, B.C. Agriculture Minister, Pat Bell, is pleased “This should open the way for a re-opening of the U.S. border for animals of all ages” says Bell.