Barrasso Bill Keeps Sheep and Goat Import Ban

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U.S. Senator John Barrasso recently introduced legislation to stop the Biden administration from lifting a ban on imports of sheep and goat products until accurate studies show the possibility of contamination or transmission of diseases have been completely eliminated. In 2022, the United States Department of Agriculture implemented a final rule to remove BSE-related import restrictions on sheep and goats and their products. Barrasso’s bill, the Stop and Study Sheep and Goat Import Ban will stop this rule from taking effect and require updated, thorough research before exposing the sheep and goat industry, and ultimately U.S. consumers, to possible contaminations.

Senator Barrasso said imported sheep and goats are at a higher risk of being contaminated or diseased and it’s critical that we keep the ban in place until it can be proven they are free of any possible diseases or contamination. The bill has received support from Wyoming Wool Growers and the American Sheep Industry Association.

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Last modified: September 27, 2023