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Asia Pacific

Russia to keep imported meat quotas until 2009
Russia will keep its right to set quotas on poultry, beef and pork imports until 2009, the country's chief negotiator with the World Trade Organization (WTO) said Thursday in the lower chamber of parliament.

BSE test offer from Japan firm
A Japanese company is offering to pay the cost of testing every cow processed and shipped to Japan for mad cow disease.

Americas

Canada beefing up funding for herd management, slaughter
The Canadian government plans to reallocate funds to further invest in the nation's cattle and beef industries, including herd management of older animals and the disposal of specified risk materials associated with bovine spongiform encephalopathy.

Despite legal challenge Canadian pork continues to move into Australia
Despite the efforts of Australian Pork Limited (APL) to block pork imports from nations which have reported Post-weaning Multisystemic Wasting Syndrome (PMWS), foreign product continues to move into that nation.

Europe

Dutch pig farming industry records better results in 2004
The Dutch pig farming industry saw some positive changes in 2004. The size of the national pig herd, production, exports and selling prices all showed an upward trend.

Ireland launches beef and pork campaign in Russia
The Irish Food Board Bord Bia has launched a major new programme to develop outlets for Irish beef and pork in Russia’s rapidly growing supermarket sector, reports the Irish Examiner newspaper.

USA

U.S. mad cow was found at Champion Pet Foods plant
The U.S. beef cow recently confirmed as the first American-born animal to be infected with mad cow disease was found at a Champion Pet Foods plant in Waco, Texas, the company said Thursday.

U.S. Senate passes the Central American Free Trade Agreement in a 54-45 Vote
The passage of the Central American-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) by the U.S. Senate in a 54-45 vote will, upon implementation, allow duty-free exports of meat and poultry products to six Latin American countries while providing additional U.S. agricultural jobs due to increased exports.

Johnson sponsors bill aimed at COOL implementation
Sen. Tim Johnson said Wednesday he is sponsoring a bill that sets January 30 as the date to start requiring grocery store labels that identify where meat comes from.

Pork producers urge support for Meat Promotion Act, Implementing Voluntary Labelling Program
U.S. pork producers are applauding efforts by the U.S. Senate to implement a workable, voluntary, market-driven country-of-origin labeling program.

Beef markets should not feel brunt of Texas cow linked to mad cow disease
Cattle trading throughout the Lone Star state shouldn't be impacted after a cow linked to Texas tested positive for mad cow disease, a livestock economist said Thursday.

Asia Pacific

Russia to keep imported meat quotas until 2009
Russia will keep its right to set quotas on poultry, beef and pork imports until 2009, the country's chief negotiator with the World Trade Organization (WTO) said Thursday in the lower chamber of parliament.

BSE test offer from Japan firm
A Japanese company is offering to pay the cost of testing every cow processed and shipped to Japan for mad cow disease.

Americas

Canada beefing up funding for herd management, slaughter
The Canadian government plans to reallocate funds to further invest in the nation's cattle and beef industries, including herd management of older animals and the disposal of specified risk materials associated with bovine spongiform encephalopathy.

Despite legal challenge Canadian pork continues to move into Australia
Despite the efforts of Australian Pork Limited (APL) to block pork imports from nations which have reported Post-weaning Multisystemic Wasting Syndrome (PMWS), foreign product continues to move into that nation.

Europe

Dutch pig farming industry records better results in 2004
The Dutch pig farming industry saw some positive changes in 2004. The size of the national pig herd, production, exports and selling prices all showed an upward trend.

Ireland launches beef and pork campaign in Russia
The Irish Food Board Bord Bia has launched a major new programme to develop outlets for Irish beef and pork in Russia’s rapidly growing supermarket sector, reports the Irish Examiner newspaper.

USA

U.S. mad cow was found at Champion Pet Foods plant
The U.S. beef cow recently confirmed as the first American-born animal to be infected with mad cow disease was found at a Champion Pet Foods plant in Waco, Texas, the company said Thursday.

U.S. Senate passes the Central American Free Trade Agreement in a 54-45 Vote
The passage of the Central American-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) by the U.S. Senate in a 54-45 vote will, upon implementation, allow duty-free exports of meat and poultry products to six Latin American countries while providing additional U.S. agricultural jobs due to increased exports.

Johnson sponsors bill aimed at COOL implementation
Sen. Tim Johnson said Wednesday he is sponsoring a bill that sets January 30 as the date to start requiring grocery store labels that identify where meat comes from.

Pork producers urge support for Meat Promotion Act, Implementing Voluntary Labelling Program
U.S. pork producers are applauding efforts by the U.S. Senate to implement a workable, voluntary, market-driven country-of-origin labeling program.

Beef markets should not feel brunt of Texas cow linked to mad cow disease
Cattle trading throughout the Lone Star state shouldn't be impacted after a cow linked to Texas tested positive for mad cow disease, a livestock economist said Thursday.