Pesach – meat shortage?

First Israel had a Lulav shortage on Succos……now a meat shortage for Pesach??!!

Last week the disease was discovered in cattle herds in the Corrientes province, located 25 miles from the Paraguayan border. Over 70 head of cattle were found to be contaminated and herds were destroyed immediately, based on orders by government authorities. Following the discovery of the outbreak, in Israel the head of veterinary services at the Agricultural Ministry’s meat import department issued orders not to import any meat bearing a shechitoh date later than 17 Shevat until further notice. Chief Rabbinate sources say 12 shechitoh teams are currently working in Argentina for the Chief Rabbinate and other kashrus organizations. Dealers say the development will affect the supply of meat for Pesach. The Agricultural Ministry is assessing alternatives for frozen meat imports to prevent a rise in prices. Israel imports 56,000 tons of frozen meat annually, including 51,000 tons from South America.

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