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Chinese pig flu outbreak claimed 39 lives
A recent outbreak of Streptococcus suis, or pig flu, in China reportedly sickened 215 humans, 39 of whom died.
Japan questions U.S. BSE violation
Japan intends to ask the U.S. government for detailed information on a large number of violations by U.S. meatpackers of rules aimed at preventing mad cow disease from reaching humans, government officials said Tuesday.
Americas
Canadian cattle herd up
There were 17.3 million cattle on Canadian farms and ranches on July 1, 2005, 17 days before the United States accepted the first shipment of live animals from Canada in more than two years.
Europe
BSE transmitted between sheep
BSE has been transmitted naturally between sheep for the first time, a study has shown.
Farm leaders describe OTMS decision as a boost
Farm leaders have welcomed the news that the Food Standards Agency has recommended to government it can replace the Over Thirty Month scheme with a BSE testing regime.
British Government to reconsider mad cow disease controls
The British Government is considering an end to one of the last control measures on mad cow disease, the 'over 30 months' rule.
USA
U.S. appeals court clears Tyson in cattle price suit
Tyson Foods Inc. on Tuesday said a U.S. appeals court upheld a 2004 ruling by a federal judge clearing the company of charges it manipulated cattle prices.
USDA proposes to ease mad cow ban on Japan beef
The U.S. Agriculture Department on Tuesday proposed allowing imports of Japan's Kobe beef, easing a nearly four-year ban imposed because of mad cow disease concerns.
Ministers plan tough BSE tests
The government will promise tough penalties for farmers or abattoirs which breach planned new BSE testing rules for cattle, it emerged yesterday.
Johanns announces Beef Promotion Board appointments
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today announced 30 appointments to the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board. All appointees will serve three-year terms beginning Feb. 4, 2006.
Chinese pig flu outbreak claimed 39 lives
A recent outbreak of Streptococcus suis, or pig flu, in China reportedly sickened 215 humans, 39 of whom died.
Japan questions U.S. BSE violation
Japan intends to ask the U.S. government for detailed information on a large number of violations by U.S. meatpackers of rules aimed at preventing mad cow disease from reaching humans, government officials said Tuesday.
Americas
Canadian cattle herd up
There were 17.3 million cattle on Canadian farms and ranches on July 1, 2005, 17 days before the United States accepted the first shipment of live animals from Canada in more than two years.
Europe
BSE transmitted between sheep
BSE has been transmitted naturally between sheep for the first time, a study has shown.
Farm leaders describe OTMS decision as a boost
Farm leaders have welcomed the news that the Food Standards Agency has recommended to government it can replace the Over Thirty Month scheme with a BSE testing regime.
British Government to reconsider mad cow disease controls
The British Government is considering an end to one of the last control measures on mad cow disease, the 'over 30 months' rule.
USA
U.S. appeals court clears Tyson in cattle price suit
Tyson Foods Inc. on Tuesday said a U.S. appeals court upheld a 2004 ruling by a federal judge clearing the company of charges it manipulated cattle prices.
USDA proposes to ease mad cow ban on Japan beef
The U.S. Agriculture Department on Tuesday proposed allowing imports of Japan's Kobe beef, easing a nearly four-year ban imposed because of mad cow disease concerns.
Ministers plan tough BSE tests
The government will promise tough penalties for farmers or abattoirs which breach planned new BSE testing rules for cattle, it emerged yesterday.
Johanns announces Beef Promotion Board appointments
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today announced 30 appointments to the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board. All appointees will serve three-year terms beginning Feb. 4, 2006.