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Asia Pacific

Japan-U.S. Expert Talks on BSE Set for Next Week in Colorado
Japan and the United States are scheduled to hold talks on beef trade and BSE at the level of experts and government officials next week in Colorado, Japanese government officials said Tuesday.

Offal exports to Japan increase after US beef ban
The mad cow outbreak in the US has created new opportunities for one of Australia's more specialised export markets.

Positive Foodservice Trends
Survey conducted in Australia shows increased use of beef and lamb in foodservice.

Boost in Beef Exports
Australian chilled beef exports to the United States jumped 36 percent.

Butcher Promotion
Butchers have been called in to help promote Australian red meat in Asia.

Americas

Mexico Reopens Border to U.S. Sheep, Hogs & Goats
Mexico this afternoon reopened its borders to U.S. livestock, according to U.S. officials. Mexico took the step after initially closing their markets to U.S. sheep, goats and hogs based on a lack of adequate facilities to properly inspect imported animals.

Stiffer Protein Rules Proposed
Canada may ban ruminant protein from poultry and pig feed as a BSE-control measure.

Europe

Pig Price Complaint
Ireland’s pig producers claim they are being short changed on prices from processors.

Beef Supply Warning
British industry group calls for better prices to increase cattle production.

FMD Vaccination Plan
British agriculture ministry publishes paper on foot and mouth disease vaccination.

USA

AMSA Reciprocal Meat Conference: Consumer focus, consistent tenderness key for meat industry
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Consistently tender, tasty and wholesome meat is the surest way to ensuring the success of the meat industry, speakers told attendees at the American Meat Science Association's Reciprocal Meat Conference.

Guest Editorial
A meat processor asks if USDA thinks it can operate a voluntary COOL program, why can’t it operate a voluntary 100 percent BSE testing program?

Asia Pacific

Japan-U.S. Expert Talks on BSE Set for Next Week in Colorado
Japan and the United States are scheduled to hold talks on beef trade and BSE at the level of experts and government officials next week in Colorado, Japanese government officials said Tuesday.

Offal exports to Japan increase after US beef ban
The mad cow outbreak in the US has created new opportunities for one of Australia's more specialised export markets.

Positive Foodservice Trends
Survey conducted in Australia shows increased use of beef and lamb in foodservice.

Boost in Beef Exports
Australian chilled beef exports to the United States jumped 36 percent.

Butcher Promotion
Butchers have been called in to help promote Australian red meat in Asia.

Americas

Mexico Reopens Border to U.S. Sheep, Hogs & Goats
Mexico this afternoon reopened its borders to U.S. livestock, according to U.S. officials. Mexico took the step after initially closing their markets to U.S. sheep, goats and hogs based on a lack of adequate facilities to properly inspect imported animals.

Stiffer Protein Rules Proposed
Canada may ban ruminant protein from poultry and pig feed as a BSE-control measure.

Europe

Pig Price Complaint
Ireland’s pig producers claim they are being short changed on prices from processors.

Beef Supply Warning
British industry group calls for better prices to increase cattle production.

FMD Vaccination Plan
British agriculture ministry publishes paper on foot and mouth disease vaccination.

USA

AMSA Reciprocal Meat Conference: Consumer focus, consistent tenderness key for meat industry
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Consistently tender, tasty and wholesome meat is the surest way to ensuring the success of the meat industry, speakers told attendees at the American Meat Science Association's Reciprocal Meat Conference.

Guest Editorial
A meat processor asks if USDA thinks it can operate a voluntary COOL program, why can’t it operate a voluntary 100 percent BSE testing program?