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Asia Pacific
Korea may soon be importing U.S. beef again
Korea will decide between the end of this month and early November on whether to resume U.S. beef imports now that Seoul has received its requested information, a government official said.
Japan nearer to U.S. beef imports
A Japanese diplomat speaking Thursday in Wichita said the Japanese government is very close to lifting its ban on U.S. beef.
Thailand reopens market to U.S. Beef
Thailand ends its ban on the importation of U.S. beef after nearly two years.
Americas
Cattle group loses case to re-hear Canadian beef case
Cattle producer group R-CALF in the United States has again been unsuccessful in its attempt to have a case against Canadian beef imports re-heard.
Brazil blames Paraguay cattle for foot-and-mouth outbreak
Brazilian health authorities are charging that cattle smuggled in from Paraguay are to blame for a Brazilian outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that has prompted 41 countries to implement bans on imports of the country's beef.
Number of countries banning Brazil beef rises to 41
A total 41 countries have now introduced complete or partial bans on imports of Brazilian beef following foot-and-mouth outbreaks on southwestern cattle farms.
Canadian swine producers advised to be ready for next U.S. trade challenge
Canadian swine producers are being advised to be prepared in advance for the next U.S. industry initiated trade action.
Europe
EU pig price recovers
Following a number of difficult weeks, the pig price in a number of EU countries recovered this week on the back of improved demand and lower supplies.
USA
Pork checkoff successful with new programs and research
For 19 years, pork producers have supported research, promotion and education through their investment in the Pork Checkoff. During October Pork Month, leaders of the National Pork Board, which administers programs funded through the Pork Checkoff, are assessing the success of current programs and making plans for 2006.
Asia Pacific
Korea may soon be importing U.S. beef again
Korea will decide between the end of this month and early November on whether to resume U.S. beef imports now that Seoul has received its requested information, a government official said.
Japan nearer to U.S. beef imports
A Japanese diplomat speaking Thursday in Wichita said the Japanese government is very close to lifting its ban on U.S. beef.
Thailand reopens market to U.S. Beef
Thailand ends its ban on the importation of U.S. beef after nearly two years.
Americas
Cattle group loses case to re-hear Canadian beef case
Cattle producer group R-CALF in the United States has again been unsuccessful in its attempt to have a case against Canadian beef imports re-heard.
Brazil blames Paraguay cattle for foot-and-mouth outbreak
Brazilian health authorities are charging that cattle smuggled in from Paraguay are to blame for a Brazilian outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that has prompted 41 countries to implement bans on imports of the country's beef.
Number of countries banning Brazil beef rises to 41
A total 41 countries have now introduced complete or partial bans on imports of Brazilian beef following foot-and-mouth outbreaks on southwestern cattle farms.
Canadian swine producers advised to be ready for next U.S. trade challenge
Canadian swine producers are being advised to be prepared in advance for the next U.S. industry initiated trade action.
Europe
EU pig price recovers
Following a number of difficult weeks, the pig price in a number of EU countries recovered this week on the back of improved demand and lower supplies.
USA
Pork checkoff successful with new programs and research
For 19 years, pork producers have supported research, promotion and education through their investment in the Pork Checkoff. During October Pork Month, leaders of the National Pork Board, which administers programs funded through the Pork Checkoff, are assessing the success of current programs and making plans for 2006.