There are now over a dozen countries importing red meat products where either an export verification (EV) or a less than 30 (LT30) months of age program is required by USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS).

If you receive calls regarding these programs, then please direct them to AMS' Website. Exporters may also contact AMS' Deputy Director, James Riva James Riva, (540) 288-2197, or AMS' Export Program Manager, Diana Turnbull, (804) 752-7597.

Employees should refer questions regarding the EV or LT30 program requirements or other questions about these programs to the above-listed AMS officials.