Asia Pacific | Preliminary screening shows possible sixth case of mad cow dis...
Asia Pacific
Preliminary screening shows possible sixth case of mad cow disease
Preliminary tests showed Thursday a sixth cow may have contracted mad cow disease in Japan, but officials said they will have to conduct more precise examinations to confirm the results.
China halts imports of California poultry - USDA
WASHINGTON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - China has suspended poultry imports from the U.S. state of California due to an outbreak of a highly contagious bird virus, a U.S. Department of Agriculture spokesman said on Wednesday.
Americas
U.S. concerned about Mexican trade measures
The U.S. government is concerned about the defensive measures Mexico is considering adopting in certain areas of bilateral trade and warned that it would keep a close eye on the initiatives to be sure they comply with World Trade Organization (WTO) regulations.
Argentina asks U.S. gov't for new trade benefits
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Argentina said on Wednesday it had asked the U.S. government to provide duty-free access for 112 products ranging from peanut oil to pickup trucks, hoping trade can boost its flagging economy.
FMD Outbreak in Venezuela
12/05/2002 Venezuelan agriculture authorities start programme of ring vaccination to control Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak.
Europe
New BSE Cases in Italy
New cases of BSE bring incidence in Italy to 83
Russia Threatens Tariff and Quota Hikes
Threat top meat exports as Russia declares rises in tariffs to prevent meat dumping.
USA
Tyson Foods to Cut 500 Jobs Over 2 Years
Tyson Foods said Wednesday that it plans to eliminate about 500 jobs nationwide as it integrates the operations of meatpacker IBP, which it acquired last year.
Labeling Law Should Be Reconsidered, Tyson Chairman Says
The new country of origin labeling law will be a burden to the livestock and meat industry and should be reconsidered, according to John Tyson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN).
New Rules on Testing Meat Products
AMI says draft directive on microbial testing for ready-to-eat products is confusing.
DNA Traceability
New DNA testing kit helps traceability of meat cuts.