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Australian sheep and beef exports slip
The sheep and cattle industries report a drop in livestock shipments to other countries for the first part of 2006.

Japanese consumers voice skepticism of U.S. beef at hearing
Many Japanese consumers expressed lingering concerns about the safety of U.S. beef Wednesday at a final public hearing on the issue in Tokyo.

Korea puts off beef decision indefinitely
According to a post on the Korean government's agricultural Web site, a decision on the end of a ban on U.S. beef, expected this week, has been put off indefinitely because seven of 38 plants wishing to export beef were found wanting during inspections.

Japan to check safety of beef from Australia
The Japanese government will examine the safety of beef imported from Australia, Mexico, China and other countries seen to be free of mad cow disease, government officials said.

Europe

Ireland changes beef labels
The government makes country-of-origin information mandatory for beef served at all foodservice outlets.

European livestock transport rules changed
Lawmakers propose new rules to protect the safety of animals during transportation.

USA

  NCBA supports Japan sanctions  
As patience wears thin, U.S. cattlemen vote for a ban on beef imports from Japan if full trade isn’t restored immediately.

Asia Pacific

Australian sheep and beef exports slip
The sheep and cattle industries report a drop in livestock shipments to other countries for the first part of 2006.

Japanese consumers voice skepticism of U.S. beef at hearing
Many Japanese consumers expressed lingering concerns about the safety of U.S. beef Wednesday at a final public hearing on the issue in Tokyo.

Korea puts off beef decision indefinitely
According to a post on the Korean government's agricultural Web site, a decision on the end of a ban on U.S. beef, expected this week, has been put off indefinitely because seven of 38 plants wishing to export beef were found wanting during inspections.

Japan to check safety of beef from Australia
The Japanese government will examine the safety of beef imported from Australia, Mexico, China and other countries seen to be free of mad cow disease, government officials said.

Europe

Ireland changes beef labels
The government makes country-of-origin information mandatory for beef served at all foodservice outlets.

European livestock transport rules changed
Lawmakers propose new rules to protect the safety of animals during transportation.

USA

  NCBA supports Japan sanctions  
As patience wears thin, U.S. cattlemen vote for a ban on beef imports from Japan if full trade isn’t restored immediately.