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Japanese minister under fire over U.S. beef checks
Japan's Agriculture Minister Shoichi Nakagawa admitted Monday that government inspections of U.S. beef processing facilities were not conducted until after Japan reopened its market to U.S. beef, despite a government statement that such checks should occur before a resumption of imports.

China puts embargoes on Brazilian beef, pork, lamb
Brazilian officials are reporting that the Chinese government has imposed restrictions on Brazilian beef, pork, and lamb.

FMD on Russia, China border
The first lethal foot-and-mouth case in cattle was registered in the Baikal village of Srednyaya Borzya where a foot-and-mouth outbreak occurred. One of sick cows died, the main emergencies department in the Chita region told Itar-Tass on Monday.

Europe

EU proposes animal welfare labeling for food products
The labelling scheme would put more responsibilities on companies to ensure they are getting their supplies from approved sources.

USA

Tons of U.S. beef piled up in Japan
More than 2,000 tons of U.S. beef has piled up at Japanese customs warehouses after this month's renewed import ban, an industry official said.

Rounds optimistic over South Dakota’s   beef program
Governor Mike Rounds is frustrated Japan closed its borders to U.S. Beef again, especially since South Dakota's certified beef program is gaining popularity. However, cattle producers say the program is still a big help with sales.

Minnesota cattle industry loses 'TB-free' status
cattle herd lost its "tuberculosis-free" status on Monday, meaning producers in Minnesota will face restrictions on moving animals out of state.

Asia Pacific

Japanese minister under fire over U.S. beef checks
Japan's Agriculture Minister Shoichi Nakagawa admitted Monday that government inspections of U.S. beef processing facilities were not conducted until after Japan reopened its market to U.S. beef, despite a government statement that such checks should occur before a resumption of imports.

China puts embargoes on Brazilian beef, pork, lamb
Brazilian officials are reporting that the Chinese government has imposed restrictions on Brazilian beef, pork, and lamb.

FMD on Russia, China border
The first lethal foot-and-mouth case in cattle was registered in the Baikal village of Srednyaya Borzya where a foot-and-mouth outbreak occurred. One of sick cows died, the main emergencies department in the Chita region told Itar-Tass on Monday.

Europe

EU proposes animal welfare labeling for food products
The labelling scheme would put more responsibilities on companies to ensure they are getting their supplies from approved sources.

USA

Tons of U.S. beef piled up in Japan
More than 2,000 tons of U.S. beef has piled up at Japanese customs warehouses after this month's renewed import ban, an industry official said.

Rounds optimistic over South Dakota’s   beef program
Governor Mike Rounds is frustrated Japan closed its borders to U.S. Beef again, especially since South Dakota's certified beef program is gaining popularity. However, cattle producers say the program is still a big help with sales.

Minnesota cattle industry loses 'TB-free' status
cattle herd lost its "tuberculosis-free" status on Monday, meaning producers in Minnesota will face restrictions on moving animals out of state.