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Beef industry shrugs off latest Japan mad cow case
Japan's latest case of mad cow disease, its sixth, has rekindled food safety concerns but will have little impact on the slow and steady pace of recovery in beef demand, industry officials said on Monday.

 

Anger at Beef Tariff
Japanese move to increase beef tariff "morally illegitimate" according to Meat and Livestock Australia.

 

Beef industry shrugs off latest Japan mad cow case
TOKYO, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Japan's latest case of mad cow disease, its sixth, has rekindled food safety concerns but will have little impact on the slow and steady pace of recovery in beef demand, industry officials said on Monday. Japan confirmed at the weekend that a Holstein cow from the northernmost island of Hokkaido had tested positive for the disease. It was the sixth case since the scourge was discovered in the country in September 2001 and the first since last August.

 

Australia beef dispute with Japan set to escalate
SYDNEY, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Australia's beef industry said on Monday it would escalate its dispute with Japan over import tariffs if the country went ahead and imposed planned higher duties.

 

JAPAN: New BSE case will not impact beef recovery, say industry officials 
Japanese officials have confirmed that a Holstein cow from Hokkaido has tested positive for mad cow disease, or bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), bringing the number of cases to six since the disease was discovered in the country in September 2001.

 

Hong Kong Consumer Prices Drop for a 50th Month Amid Rising Unemployment

Hong Kong consumer prices fell for a 50th month in December as rising unemployment and sliding property prices curbed spending, forcing retailers to discount in order to win business. 

 

Europe

 

EU Denies U.S. Charge of 'Immoral' Biotech Policy
A transatlantic war of words over the European Union's moratorium on genetically modified crops heated up on Friday as top EU aides accused the United States of spreading rumors about Europe's aid policies.

 

USA

 

Ranchers seek approval from FDA on cloned beef
The five jet black bulls trotting around Dean Kephart's red-dirt ranch have the same wide rump, long neck and stubby horns.

 

Packer herds divide largest U.S. farm group

TAMPA, Fla., Jan 20 (Reuters) - The largest U.S. farm group neared a showdown on one of the most divisive issues in agriculture -- whether meatpackers should be allowed to raise hogs and cattle in competition with farmers -- with neither side holding a clear edge, members said on Monday.

 

Tyson Extending Brand To Other Meats

Tyson Foods, Inc., the world's largest processor and marketer of chicken, beef and pork, is launching a $100 million fully-integrated marketing campaign to extend its number one position in the protein industry. Known for their poultry products, they will now also offer a multitude of Tyson-branded beef and pork protein choices.

 

US Cattlemen Object to Trade Agreement
Australian FTA offers no net benefit to US cattlemen according to NCBA.