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Australia Beef exports boosted after U.S. mad cow case
Exports of Australian beef increased by 28% to A$3.34bn (US$2.58bn) for the year to 30 September, boosted by heightened demand from Japan and Korea.
Where’s The Beef?
Recently released figures reveal that Japanese beef consumption has fallen substantially in 2004, although the amount of beef consumed at retail has not fallen to the same extent.
Europe
Different CJD strain raises new threat
Researchers from London's Medical Research Council's Prion Unit warn that heretofore undiscovered variations of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), the human form of BSE, may threaten people who were thought to be genetically resistant to the disease, according to a report in the journal Science.
MPs press for origin labelling
James Paice, shadow secretary of state for agriculture, is supporting a campaign against pork imports produced with welfare standards lower than those in force in the UK.
Lard lovers face national crisis
Increased demand from recently-joined members of the European Union has led to a shortfall in available pork to turn into lard, retailers say.
Americas
Canada sees progress on resumption of beef trade with Taiwan
Taiwan has confirmed its intention to conditionally grant Canada access for boneless beef exports to that country, according to a release from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Minister Andy Mitchell.
Factory farms 'start of killer diseases'
Factory farming poses dangers to human health and animal welfare, particularly in developing countries, according to a report out today.
Distribution Center Opens
Brazilian meat processor Perdigão has unveiled its new Curitiba distribution center, one of the largest and most modern in the company.
Canadians Strike
“We’re not gonna take it and you’re not gonna make it, we’re not gonna take it anymore!” chanted 50 strikers from the Quality Meat Packers plant in Toronto, Ontario Canada, as they marched in downtown Toronto.
USA
Premium Gold Angus Beef to provide DNA identification
Premium Gold Angus Beef is teaming up with ViaGen Inc., Austin, Texas, to provide genetic information about its cattle and beef products.
Northwest animal ID pilot program to launch
A pilot program incorporating ranchers from six western states and Hawaii will launch before the end of the month, ultimately tracking the life cycle of some 35,000 beef cattle, dairy cows, bison and sheep.
Australia Beef exports boosted after U.S. mad cow case
Exports of Australian beef increased by 28% to A$3.34bn (US$2.58bn) for the year to 30 September, boosted by heightened demand from Japan and Korea.
Where’s The Beef?
Recently released figures reveal that Japanese beef consumption has fallen substantially in 2004, although the amount of beef consumed at retail has not fallen to the same extent.
Europe
Different CJD strain raises new threat
Researchers from London's Medical Research Council's Prion Unit warn that heretofore undiscovered variations of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), the human form of BSE, may threaten people who were thought to be genetically resistant to the disease, according to a report in the journal Science.
MPs press for origin labelling
James Paice, shadow secretary of state for agriculture, is supporting a campaign against pork imports produced with welfare standards lower than those in force in the UK.
Lard lovers face national crisis
Increased demand from recently-joined members of the European Union has led to a shortfall in available pork to turn into lard, retailers say.
Americas
Canada sees progress on resumption of beef trade with Taiwan
Taiwan has confirmed its intention to conditionally grant Canada access for boneless beef exports to that country, according to a release from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Minister Andy Mitchell.
Factory farms 'start of killer diseases'
Factory farming poses dangers to human health and animal welfare, particularly in developing countries, according to a report out today.
Distribution Center Opens
Brazilian meat processor Perdigão has unveiled its new Curitiba distribution center, one of the largest and most modern in the company.
Canadians Strike
“We’re not gonna take it and you’re not gonna make it, we’re not gonna take it anymore!” chanted 50 strikers from the Quality Meat Packers plant in Toronto, Ontario Canada, as they marched in downtown Toronto.
USA
Premium Gold Angus Beef to provide DNA identification
Premium Gold Angus Beef is teaming up with ViaGen Inc., Austin, Texas, to provide genetic information about its cattle and beef products.
Northwest animal ID pilot program to launch
A pilot program incorporating ranchers from six western states and Hawaii will launch before the end of the month, ultimately tracking the life cycle of some 35,000 beef cattle, dairy cows, bison and sheep.