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Asia Pacific
China bans imports of Canadian cattle over BSE fears
China has banned imports of live cattle and beef from Canada amid fears of bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or mad cow disease in Canadian herds. The ban also covers processed beef products, embryos and sperm from Canadian cattle, according to China's Agriculture Ministry.
Americas
Canada works up plan for long-term beef export ban
Canada is preparing a contingency plan in case of a prolonged ban on beef exports after a single case of mad cow disease brought trade to a standstill, politicians and industry players said on Thursday.
Friday Canada BSE Update: Roundtable Meets
Members of the National Beef Industry Value Chain Roundtable emerged from a two-day meeting united on a path forward to strengthen Canada's livestock food safety system and restore markets.
Cattlemen: Consumer Confidence In Canadian Beef Remains High
The Canadian Cattlemen's Association (CCA) says it's business as usual at the grocery stores as Canadians continue to buy their beef.
CANADA: BSE scare leads to layoffs; increased testing
Ontario's largest beef processor, Better Beef, has sent 487 of its workers home as demand for its product plummeted following the news last week that a cow with BSE had been discovered in Alberta.
BSE in Canada - Hunt for Clues
Canadian officials diligently track down suspect cattle and search for the cause of the catastrophe.
Europe
Bush says supports Russian WTO bid, relations good
U.S. President George W. Bush said in an interview to be published on Friday he supported Russia's bid to join the World Trade Organization (WTO), despite a minor spat over Russian barriers to U.S. meat imports.
USA
UPDATE 2-US schools to decide on radiation-treated beef
The U.S. Agriculture Department, despite opposition from thousands of parents, said on Thursday it will offer irradiated hamburgers, chili and meat loaf to be served in school cafeterias, but the final decision would be left to the schools.
Asia Pacific
China bans imports of Canadian cattle over BSE fears
China has banned imports of live cattle and beef from Canada amid fears of bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or mad cow disease in Canadian herds. The ban also covers processed beef products, embryos and sperm from Canadian cattle, according to China's Agriculture Ministry.
Americas
Canada works up plan for long-term beef export ban
Canada is preparing a contingency plan in case of a prolonged ban on beef exports after a single case of mad cow disease brought trade to a standstill, politicians and industry players said on Thursday.
Friday Canada BSE Update: Roundtable Meets
Members of the National Beef Industry Value Chain Roundtable emerged from a two-day meeting united on a path forward to strengthen Canada's livestock food safety system and restore markets.
Cattlemen: Consumer Confidence In Canadian Beef Remains High
The Canadian Cattlemen's Association (CCA) says it’s business as usual at the grocery stores as Canadians continue to buy their beef.
CANADA: BSE scare leads to layoffs; increased testing
Ontario’s largest beef processor, Better Beef, has sent 487 of its workers home as demand for its product plummeted following the news last week that a cow with BSE had been discovered in Alberta.
BSE in Canada - Hunt for Clues
Canadian officials diligently track down suspect cattle and search for the cause of the catastrophe.
Europe
Bush says supports Russian WTO bid, relations good
U.S. President George W. Bush said in an interview to be published on Friday he supported Russia's bid to join the World Trade Organization (WTO), despite a minor spat over Russian barriers to U.S. meat imports.
USA
UPDATE 2-US schools to decide on radiation-treated beef
The U.S. Agriculture Department, despite opposition from thousands of parents, said on Thursday it will offer irradiated hamburgers, chili and meat loaf to be served in school cafeterias, but the final decision would be left to the schools.