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Asia Pacific
China creates new warning system for animal-borne diseases
The Chinese government said it has created a new mechanism to warn about outbreaks of animal-borne diseases such as bird flu that might threaten humans.
Opposition presents bills seeking strict BSE rules
The Democratic Party of Japan, the Japanese Communist Party and the Social Democratic Party on Thursday submitted to the Diet two bills aimed at imposing checks for mad cow disease on imported beef comparable to those for domestic beef.
Imported Cattle Demand Weakens
Higher fuel costs cause a drop in consumer demand for imported beef cattle.
Americas
Tyson says strike shuts Alberta beef plant
Striking meat cutters shut one of Canada's largest beef plants on Wednesday, but the owner, Tyson Foods Inc., said it will try to restart operations on Thursday with workers who are willing to cross the picket line.
31 countries ban Brazilian meat
Brazil, the world's top beef exporter, scrambled to launch a fight against foot-and-mouth disease after an outbreak prompted at least 31 countries to ban imports of Brazilian beef, heralding a possible billion-dollar loss.
Europe
Help for beef farmers in resuming exports
There was good news for beef producers yesterday from the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with a joint announcement that everything possible will be done to speed the resumption of beef exports.
EU, Argentina ban Brazilian beef
The ban on beef from some Brazilian states spread rapidly this week after an outbreak of foot and mouth disease was reported, with both the European Union and Argentina joining the partial boycott.
USA
Mad cow boosts natural beef sales
Back in 1986, with red meat becoming a dirty word in a more health-conscious United States, a group of cattle ranchers gathered in Doc and Connie Hatfield's barn to talk about finding a new market for their beef.
Grocers downplay meat features
U.S. retail grocers this week were downplaying their meat features and raising prices on most items in response to rising wholesale prices, especially for beef, and many trade sources think the trend may continue for the next few weeks, meat buyers and market analysts said.
Asia Pacific
China creates new warning system for animal-borne diseases
The Chinese government said it has created a new mechanism to warn about outbreaks of animal-borne diseases such as bird flu that might threaten humans.
Opposition presents bills seeking strict BSE rules
The Democratic Party of Japan, the Japanese Communist Party and the Social Democratic Party on Thursday submitted to the Diet two bills aimed at imposing checks for mad cow disease on imported beef comparable to those for domestic beef.
Imported Cattle Demand Weakens
Higher fuel costs cause a drop in consumer demand for imported beef cattle.
Americas
Tyson says strike shuts Alberta beef plant
Striking meat cutters shut one of Canada's largest beef plants on Wednesday, but the owner, Tyson Foods Inc., said it will try to restart operations on Thursday with workers who are willing to cross the picket line.
31 countries ban Brazilian meat
Brazil, the world's top beef exporter, scrambled to launch a fight against foot-and-mouth disease after an outbreak prompted at least 31 countries to ban imports of Brazilian beef, heralding a possible billion-dollar loss.
Europe
Help for beef farmers in resuming exports
There was good news for beef producers yesterday from the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with a joint announcement that everything possible will be done to speed the resumption of beef exports.
EU, Argentina ban Brazilian beef
The ban on beef from some Brazilian states spread rapidly this week after an outbreak of foot and mouth disease was reported, with both the European Union and Argentina joining the partial boycott.
USA
Mad cow boosts natural beef sales
Back in 1986, with red meat becoming a dirty word in a more health-conscious United States, a group of cattle ranchers gathered in Doc and Connie Hatfield's barn to talk about finding a new market for their beef.
Grocers downplay meat features
U.S. retail grocers this week were downplaying their meat features and raising prices on most items in response to rising wholesale prices, especially for beef, and many trade sources think the trend may continue for the next few weeks, meat buyers and market analysts said.