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Tokyo pork restaurant chain to challenge U.S. beef
A new chain of grilled pork restaurants in Tokyo is aiming to lure customers who are still concerned about the safety of U.S. beef, imports of which are expected to resume soon.

Beef inspections begin in Nebraska
By Corinne Hautala Two Central Nebraska meat packing plants are under the microscope tonight as Japanese inspectors tour the facilities. Japan   started the nationwide tour after closing their imports to U.S. beef because of fears the meat was unsafe.

Americas

Canada to revise animal care code
The National Farm Animal Care Council says revision of Canada's codes of practice for the care and handling of livestock will be among its main priorities as the organization moves into its second year of operation.

Europe

E.U. assessed feed-additive risks
EFSA launches public consultation on developing a harmonized approach for the environmental risk assessment of additives used in animal feed.

USA

Nebraska no longer country's top meat exporter
In two years' time, Nebraska's foreign meat exports dropped by more than half while Iowa's more than doubled.

Cattlemen frustrated by Japanese ban on U.S. beef
The state's beef producers are getting fed up with Japan's embargo against American product, Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association Executive Vice President Scott Dewald said.

USDA offers guide to help agricultural producers protect the U.S. food supply
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today released a guide entitled "Pre-Harvest Security Guidelines and Checklist 2006" to help agricultural producers enhance security at the farm level.

Asia Pacific

Tokyo pork restaurant chain to challenge U.S. beef
A new chain of grilled pork restaurants in Tokyo is aiming to lure customers who are still concerned about the safety of U.S. beef, imports of which are expected to resume soon.

Beef inspections begin in Nebraska
By Corinne Hautala Two Central Nebraska meat packing plants are under the microscope tonight as Japanese inspectors tour the facilities. Japan   started the nationwide tour after closing their imports to U.S. beef because of fears the meat was unsafe.

Americas

Canada to revise animal care code
The National Farm Animal Care Council says revision of Canada's codes of practice for the care and handling of livestock will be among its main priorities as the organization moves into its second year of operation.

Europe

E.U. assessed feed-additive risks
EFSA launches public consultation on developing a harmonized approach for the environmental risk assessment of additives used in animal feed.

USA

Nebraska no longer country's top meat exporter
In two years' time, Nebraska's foreign meat exports dropped by more than half while Iowa's more than doubled.

Cattlemen frustrated by Japanese ban on U.S. beef
The state's beef producers are getting fed up with Japan's embargo against American product, Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association Executive Vice President Scott Dewald said.

USDA offers guide to help agricultural producers protect the U.S. food supply
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today released a guide entitled "Pre-Harvest Security Guidelines and Checklist 2006" to help agricultural producers enhance security at the farm level.