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Asia Pacific

Japan could remain closed to U.S. beef until 2005
Due to continued disagreements of whether all slaughtered cattle in Japan must be tested for bovine spongiform encephalopathy, rumors are swirling that the Japan border will remain closed to U.S. beef for the remained of this year, according to U.S. beef officials.

COMPETITION STIFFENS
Australia is facing stronger competition from New Zealand in meeting Taiwan’s beef needs.

DNA list to verify beef label
The government is turning to a DNA data bank to ensure that domestic beef is accurately labeled, sources said.

U.S. Seeks Exclusion of Young Cows from BSE Testing in Japan+
The United States is trying to resume beef exports to the Japanese market by persuading Japan to exclude young cows from testing for BSE, Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman said Thursday.

USA

Pork Board approves using checkoff funds in trade dispute
The National Pork Board has approved the use of pork checkoff funds to help fight Mexico's claims that the United States is selling hams below fair market value in Mexico, according to the Aberdeen American News.

PERFECTING PORK
Seaboard Farms receives USDA approval for Process Verified pork.

USDA RESPONDS
USDA’S APHIS and FSIS comment on the recommendations of the Office of Inspector General to the BSE surveillance program.

BUILDING BEEF SALES
The U.S. beef checkoff program has promoted beef in several venues this summer.

Asia Pacific

Japan could remain closed to U.S. beef until 2005
Due to continued disagreements of whether all slaughtered cattle in Japan must be tested for bovine spongiform encephalopathy, rumors are swirling that the Japan border will remain closed to U.S. beef for the remained of this year, according to U.S. beef officials.

COMPETITION STIFFENS
Australia is facing stronger competition from New Zealand in meeting Taiwan’s beef needs.

DNA list to verify beef label
The government is turning to a DNA data bank to ensure that domestic beef is accurately labeled, sources said.

U.S. Seeks Exclusion of Young Cows from BSE Testing in Japan+
The United States is trying to resume beef exports to the Japanese market by persuading Japan to exclude young cows from testing for BSE, Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman said Thursday.

USA

Pork Board approves using checkoff funds in trade dispute
The National Pork Board has approved the use of pork checkoff funds to help fight Mexico's claims that the United States is selling hams below fair market value in Mexico, according to the Aberdeen American News.

PERFECTING PORK
Seaboard Farms receives USDA approval for Process Verified pork.

USDA RESPONDS
USDA’S APHIS and FSIS comment on the recommendations of the Office of Inspector General to the BSE surveillance program.

BUILDING BEEF SALES
The U.S. beef checkoff program has promoted beef in several venues this summer.