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Chile seafood industry official elected to key global animal health role

It is the first time anyone with a background in the Chilean salmon industry has held the position as president of the aquatic animals commission at the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).

In 2020 at Sernapesca Alicia Gallardo worked to lift a Russian ban on salmon processed at Chilean processing plants.
In 2020 at Sernapesca Alicia Gallardo worked to lift a Russian ban on salmon processed at Chilean processing plants.Photo: Chile Salmon Council
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Published 28 May 2024, 15:37Updated 28 May 2024, 19:00
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