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Japan opens market to U.S. Beef…again
Japan’s government officially approves resuming imports of U.S. beef following months of negotiations. First shipments of U.S. beef should begin within two weeks.

Targeting China’s meat industry
Western companies are making an assault on the Chinese market, Meat Processing Global editor Chris Harris reports from Beijing.

South Korea still undecided on U.S. beef
South Korea, complaining that Washington has been slow to respond to its concerns about U.S. beef slaughter procedures, says it remains undecided about when it will reopen its market to U.S. beef imports.

Statement by Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns regarding the reopening of the Japanese market to U.S. beef
"I am pleased that Japan announced today it would resume imports of U.S. beef from cattle 20 months of age and younger. This has been a long process as we've confirmed that our system is in full compliance with Japan's import requirements and provided Japan with clear, scientific data confirming that American beef is extremely safe. It is gratifying to know that these efforts paid-off, as did the patience demonstrated by Congress."

Europe

Irelands’ beef assurance questioned 
U.K. beef producers accuse Ireland of farm-assurance gaps in exported beef.  

USA

90% cut in mad cow tests brings mixed reaction
A decision by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to cut back by 90 percent the number of animals tested for mad cow disease should be good news for the nation's cattle industry, a livestock economist said.

U.S. pleased on Japan beef import decision; Wants More Trade
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Thursday that it is pleased with Japan's decision to begin allowing in imports of U.S. beef and called for new meetings later this year to expand that trade further.

Asia Pacific

Japan opens market to U.S. Beef…again
Japan’s government officially approves resuming imports of U.S. beef following months of negotiations. First shipments of U.S. beef should begin within two weeks.

Targeting China’s meat industry
Western companies are making an assault on the Chinese market, Meat Processing Global editor Chris Harris reports from Beijing.

South Korea still undecided on U.S. beef
South Korea, complaining that Washington has been slow to respond to its concerns about U.S. beef slaughter procedures, says it remains undecided about when it will reopen its market to U.S. beef imports.

Statement by Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns regarding the reopening of the Japanese market to U.S. beef
"I am pleased that Japan announced today it would resume imports of U.S. beef from cattle 20 months of age and younger. This has been a long process as we've confirmed that our system is in full compliance with Japan's import requirements and provided Japan with clear, scientific data confirming that American beef is extremely safe. It is gratifying to know that these efforts paid-off, as did the patience demonstrated by Congress."

Europe

Irelands’ beef assurance questioned 
U.K. beef producers accuse Ireland of farm-assurance gaps in exported beef.  

USA

90% cut in mad cow tests brings mixed reaction
A decision by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to cut back by 90 percent the number of animals tested for mad cow disease should be good news for the nation's cattle industry, a livestock economist said.

U.S. pleased on Japan beef import decision; Wants More Trade
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Thursday that it is pleased with Japan's decision to begin allowing in imports of U.S. beef and called for new meetings later this year to expand that trade further.