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Asia Pacific

U.S. beef imports to resume Monday
The government Monday will lift the two-year ban on U.S. beef imports despite consumers' doubts that U.S. measures can eliminate the risk of meat tainted by mad cow disease.

75% of Japanese fear U.S. beef
Most Japanese say they will not eat U.S. beef when it re-enters the lucrative market this month after a two-year ban due to cases of mad cow disease.

Americas

Canadian pork wary of WTO plan
The Canadian Pork Council is voicing concern over a resolution which mandates Canada's WTO negotiators to ensure the protection of Canada's supply managed agricultural sectors.

Brazil has worlds most cattle
In 2004 Brazil had 204.5 million head of cattle, an increase of 4.58% over 2003, making it the owner of the world's largest cattle herd.

USA

BSE’s not the only trade barrier hurting U.S. cattlemen
During this holiday season, many of us will have the opportunity to treat family and friends to a terrific steak or prime rib dinner.

Government warns of TB in Minnesota cattle
The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to strip the Minnesota cattle industry of its tuberculosis-free status after the discovery of a fifth infected beef herd in northwestern Minnesota.

Higher retail prices sparks lower live hog prices, economist says
In the first week of December, 51%-52% lean hog carcasses traded at about $59.12 per hundredweight compared to $80.40 a year ago.

Asia Pacific

U.S. beef imports to resume Monday
The government Monday will lift the two-year ban on U.S. beef imports despite consumers' doubts that U.S. measures can eliminate the risk of meat tainted by mad cow disease.

75% of Japanese fear U.S. beef
Most Japanese say they will not eat U.S. beef when it re-enters the lucrative market this month after a two-year ban due to cases of mad cow disease.

Americas

Canadian pork wary of WTO plan
The Canadian Pork Council is voicing concern over a resolution which mandates Canada's WTO negotiators to ensure the protection of Canada's supply managed agricultural sectors.

Brazil has worlds most cattle
In 2004 Brazil had 204.5 million head of cattle, an increase of 4.58% over 2003, making it the owner of the world's largest cattle herd.

USA

BSE’s not the only trade barrier hurting U.S. cattlemen
During this holiday season, many of us will have the opportunity to treat family and friends to a terrific steak or prime rib dinner.

Government warns of TB in Minnesota cattle
The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to strip the Minnesota cattle industry of its tuberculosis-free status after the discovery of a fifth infected beef herd in northwestern Minnesota.

Higher retail prices sparks lower live hog prices, economist says
In the first week of December, 51%-52% lean hog carcasses traded at about $59.12 per hundredweight compared to $80.40 a year ago.