Asia PacificJapan okays U.S. beef methodOfficials high in the government of J...

Asia Pacific

Japan okays U.S. beef method
Officials high in the government of Japan have given their nod of approval to a method of determining the age of cattle without birth records that may clear the way for U.S. producers to begin shipping beef overseas again.

Europe

Third German BSE case found
state of Schleswig-Holstein has recorded its third case of mad-cow disease this year, a state ministry said on Wednesday. The case was discovered during a routine investigation.

Americas

Carbon credit evaluation protocol expected for swine producers by seeding time
Canada's pork industry expects to have a protocol in place by spring seeding to help swine producers calculate the number of greenhouse gas reduction credits their farms could be eligible
to trade.

USA

Johanns announces 30-day delay in reopening cattle trade with Canada
Noting USDA's ongoing investigations into recent finds of BSE (bovine spongiform encephalopathy) in Canada are incomplete, Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today said he feels it is "prudent" to delay the effective date for allowing imports of meat from animals 30 months and over.

Tyson to resume production at idled beef plants
Tyson Foods Inc., the largest U.S. producer of beef and chicken, said on Thursday it plans to resume production at several idled beef plants over the next two weeks, saying supplies are expected to improve in the coming months.

Senate aims to stop Canada cattle trade
Ten U.S. senators introduced a bipartisan resolution on Thursday that aims to stop a Bush administration plan to resume on March 7 cattle trade with Canada that was cut off in mid-2003 over mad cow concerns.

Pork Checkoff Studies Lean Pork in Healthful Diet
The Pork Checkoff has initiated two nutrition research projects to support pork’s role in a healthful diet. The research will support ongoing communication efforts with health professionals and consumers and provide scientific evidence for pork’s inclusion in nutrition recommendations, such as the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

U.S. breaks pork export volume and value records
In 2004, the U.S. pork industry sold more than $2 billion worth and more than 1 million metric tons of pork and pork variety meat products to export markets for the first time.

Asia Pacific

Japan okays U.S. beef method
Officials high in the government of Japan have given their nod of approval to a method of determining the age of cattle without birth records that may clear the way for U.S. producers to begin shipping beef overseas again.

Europe

Third German BSE case found
state of Schleswig-Holstein has recorded its third case of mad-cow disease this year, a state ministry said on Wednesday. The case was discovered during a routine investigation.

Americas

Carbon credit evaluation protocol expected for swine producers by seeding time
Canada's pork industry expects to have a protocol in place by spring seeding to help swine producers calculate the number of greenhouse gas reduction credits their farms could be eligible
to trade.

USA

Johanns announces 30-day delay in reopening cattle trade with Canada
Noting USDA's ongoing investigations into recent finds of BSE (bovine spongiform encephalopathy) in Canada are incomplete, Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today said he feels it is "prudent" to delay the effective date for allowing imports of meat from animals 30 months and over.

Tyson to resume production at idled beef plants
Tyson Foods Inc., the largest U.S. producer of beef and chicken, said on Thursday it plans to resume production at several idled beef plants over the next two weeks, saying supplies are expected to improve in the coming months.

Senate aims to stop Canada cattle trade
Ten U.S. senators introduced a bipartisan resolution on Thursday that aims to stop a Bush administration plan to resume on March 7 cattle trade with Canada that was cut off in mid-2003 over mad cow concerns.

Pork Checkoff Studies Lean Pork in Healthful Diet
The Pork Checkoff has initiated two nutrition research projects to support pork’s role in a healthful diet. The research will support ongoing communication efforts with health professionals and consumers and provide scientific evidence for pork’s inclusion in nutrition recommendations, such as the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

U.S. breaks pork export volume and value records
In 2004, the U.S. pork industry sold more than $2 billion worth and more than 1 million metric tons of pork and pork variety meat products to export markets for the first time.