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Asia Pacific

Japan needs more assurances before resuming U.S. beef imports
Japan needs more assurances over the safety of U.S. cattle before resuming beef imports, government officials said.

Beef under pressure, lamb on the rise
Meat and Livestock Australia forecasts the country's beef industry will face more challenges as global competition increases.

Traceability mandatory for pork producers
All New Zealand pork producers will be required to complete an Animal Status Declaration (ASD) when moving pigs within New Zealand as well as when sending them for slaughter as from 1 March this year.

Americas

Brazilian meat remains embargoed in 56 countries
At the end of last year, isolated cases of foot and mouth disease were found in the states of Mato Grosso do Sul and Paraná. In spite of government efforts to explain the situation, a total of 56 countries maintain restrictions on imports of Brazilian meat.

Canadian pork exports set new record in 2005
Canada Pork International reports exports of Canadian pork products topped one million tonnes last year setting new records in terms of both volume and value.

Europe

Red meat sales on the rise in Scotland
Scots are getting their teeth into more red meat than ever before, according to market data, and not just from the supermarkets. Sainsbury's said sales of branded Scotch meat had soared by 30% in Scottish stores since November 2005, with beef leading the charge on 55% growth.

USA

Senate bill would give USDA more authority over livestock
The Competitive and Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2006, introduced by Iowa Democratic Sen. Tom Harkin and Wyoming Republican Sens. Mike Enzi and Craig Thomas, would shift responsibility for the enforcement of the Packers and Stockyard Act from the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) to USDA.

Asia Pacific

Japan needs more assurances before resuming U.S. beef imports
Japan needs more assurances over the safety of U.S. cattle before resuming beef imports, government officials said.

Beef under pressure, lamb on the rise
Meat and Livestock Australia forecasts the country's beef industry will face more challenges as global competition increases.

Traceability mandatory for pork producers
All New Zealand pork producers will be required to complete an Animal Status Declaration (ASD) when moving pigs within New Zealand as well as when sending them for slaughter as from 1 March this year.

Americas

Brazilian meat remains embargoed in 56 countries
At the end of last year, isolated cases of foot and mouth disease were found in the states of Mato Grosso do Sul and Paraná. In spite of government efforts to explain the situation, a total of 56 countries maintain restrictions on imports of Brazilian meat.

Canadian pork exports set new record in 2005
Canada Pork International reports exports of Canadian pork products topped one million tonnes last year setting new records in terms of both volume and value.

Europe

Red meat sales on the rise in Scotland
Scots are getting their teeth into more red meat than ever before, according to market data, and not just from the supermarkets. Sainsbury's said sales of branded Scotch meat had soared by 30% in Scottish stores since November 2005, with beef leading the charge on 55% growth.

USA

Senate bill would give USDA more authority over livestock
The Competitive and Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2006, introduced by Iowa Democratic Sen. Tom Harkin and Wyoming Republican Sens. Mike Enzi and Craig Thomas, would shift responsibility for the enforcement of the Packers and Stockyard Act from the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) to USDA.