The import restrictions were imposed after an atypical BSE case was confirmed in an eight-and-a-half year old Alberta cow last month.

It was Canada’s first BSE case in six years and prompted three countries—South Korea, China and the Philippines to establish restrictions.

An atypical case can occur naturally in older cattle on rare occasions, while classical BSE is caused by a cow eating contaminated feed.

The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association says it appreciates the work done (by the Canadian government) to have the temporary export suspension to South Korea lifted.