Brasília - A European mission which is in Brazil inspecting beef certification was in São José do Rio Preto, visiting the offices of the Secretary of Agriculture of the state of São Paulo yesterday. They also visited cattle ranches in Barretos.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the group will also visit the states of Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul and Goiás. In Mato Grosso do Sul they will observe measures in place to control foot and mouth disease.

The European mission will be in Brazil until July 17.

Translation: Allen Bennett