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Asia Pacific

Mad cow disease blamed for bankruptcies of Japanese firms
A total of 64 firms have gone bankrupt in Japan as a result of mad cow disease, which broke out in Japan last September, a credit research firm said on Monday.

USA

CBB: Two-Thirds of Beef Producers Support Checkoff
The study, conducted for the Cattlemen's Beef Board, finds that 71% of producers believe that the beef checkoff program has value, even when the market is down. Cattlemen Continue to Fight for Passage of Major Trade Legislation
In another step toward improved U.S. international trade, the Senate announced its conferees for Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) is urging its members and state affiliates to continue their efforts to finalize legislation making it possible. Multicultural Program To Teach Students More About Beef
A multicultural educational program sponsored by America's beef producers will teach students about food from other regions and cultures, showcasing the global popularity of beef. About 7,000 video kits will be distributed free to third to sixth grade teachers throughout the country this fall. Statement of the American Meat Institute on U.S. Ground Beef Safety
The following is a statement by AMI President J. Patrick Boyle: "Ground beef is the most popular beef product consumed in the U.S. Americans consume millions of pounds of ground beef every day without incidence." Massive Beef Recall
ConAgra expands recall to include more than 18.3 million pounds of frozen and fresh ground beef.