Asia PacificPork body rejects free-range callThe peak body representing Austr...

Asia Pacific

Pork body rejects free-range call
The peak body representing Australia's pork producers has rejected a call to convert the entire commercial pig herd to free-range production.

Vietnam expands pig and cattle breeding as poultry substitute
Vietnam's cattle breeding sector is sharply developing as avian influenza ravages the poultry industry, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Japan to reopen border to U.S. beef in mid-December
Japanese Ambassador to the United States Ryozo Kato indicated to members of the American Meat Institute that Japan will reopen its market to U.S. beef in mid-December, now that the public comment period on Japan's risk assessment of U.S. beef has ended.

Americas

Canadian pork producers want cost effective internationally recognized swine traceability
The Canadian Pork Council says swine producers are clear, they want a national swine traceability system that's both cost effective and internationally accepted.

Europe

EU moving toward ending ban on British beef
The European Union appears to be edging towards ending the beef export ban imposed on Britain in 1995, when fear about the spread of bovine spongiform encephalopathy reached its peak.

USA

North American hog slaughter rapidly increases
North American hog slaughter capacity could be 10% greater by the end of this decade. Barring something unexpected, packers will have adequate slaughter capacity to handle all the hogs likely to be produced in the foreseeable future.

State's certified beef program winning praise
A state project that promotes local beef is paying off, according to state officials and ranchers who are participating in the South Dakota Certified Beef program.

Asia Pacific

Pork body rejects free-range call
The peak body representing Australia's pork producers has rejected a call to convert the entire commercial pig herd to free-range production.

Vietnam expands pig and cattle breeding as poultry substitute
Vietnam's cattle breeding sector is sharply developing as avian influenza ravages the poultry industry, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Japan to reopen border to U.S. beef in mid-December
Japanese Ambassador to the United States Ryozo Kato indicated to members of the American Meat Institute that Japan will reopen its market to U.S. beef in mid-December, now that the public comment period on Japan's risk assessment of U.S. beef has ended.

Americas

Canadian pork producers want cost effective internationally recognized swine traceability
The Canadian Pork Council says swine producers are clear, they want a national swine traceability system that's both cost effective and internationally accepted.

Europe

EU moving toward ending ban on British beef
The European Union appears to be edging towards ending the beef export ban imposed on Britain in 1995, when fear about the spread of bovine spongiform encephalopathy reached its peak.

USA

North American hog slaughter rapidly increases
North American hog slaughter capacity could be 10% greater by the end of this decade. Barring something unexpected, packers will have adequate slaughter capacity to handle all the hogs likely to be produced in the foreseeable future.

State's certified beef program winning praise
A state project that promotes local beef is paying off, according to state officials and ranchers who are participating in the South Dakota Certified Beef program.