The Canadian Cattlemen's Association’s (CCA) amicus curiae "friend of the court" brief has been accepted by the judge hearing the case for a permanent injunction against live Canadian cattle and beef exports in US District Court, Montana Division.

The hearing that will take place on July 27 in Billings, Montana will now permit those affected by the outcome of the case to provide relevant information for consideration by the judge or judges deciding the matter. An amicus curiae brief submitted by Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) was also accepted.

"It's very good news for Canadian cattle producers that the judge has agreed to hear our information," says Stan Eby, CCA President. "No one will be affected more by the outcome of this case than Canadian cattle producers, and we believe strongly that we have relevant information to provide."

CCA's amicus curiae brief states in part that R-CALF's attempts to equate

Canada's BSE situation with the situation in some other countries is incorrect, that the new World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) standards lend validity to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) rule, and that in any event Canada meets or exceeds all OIE standards, both past and present.

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