"They have the (mad) cow disease there and are making complaints here," the president told a meeting of press and cattle breeders. The gathering was also attended by Andre Puricelli, governor of Mato Grosso do Sul state, one of the biggest beef producing states in the country.
The E.U.’s edict came due to anxiety over recent problems with foot-and-mouth in Brazilian cattle. European farmers such as those in Ireland were pleased with the E.U.’S decision to bar all Brazilian meat.
Sources- The Latin Americanist, AFP, Forbes.com, Xinhua
Image- BBC News
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The E.U. is a riot. They're awful bold to snub their noses at the Brazilians when their cows are walking around delirious.
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