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Asia Pacific

U.S. panel calls for early end of Japan's beef ban
The U.S.-Japan Business Council on Tuesday called for an early end of Japan's ban on U.S. beef imports as part of its annual economic policy proposals.

Central Vietnam plagued by foot-and-mouth disease
Vietnam’s Quang Nam province is in the grip of a foot-and-mouth disease epidemic, with 52 outbreak zones discovered in 12 districts so far, the provincial veterinary department said Tuesday.

Americas

Australia's BSE-free status confirmed
Australia's status as a country free from mad cow disease has officially been confirmed by the world's leading animal health agency.

Europe

WTO talks create row
Ireland’s livestock producers react angrily to comments about subsidies from Australia’s Prime Minister.

USA

U.S. meat delegation visits Japan
U.S. meat industry representatives visit Japan’s food-safety agency to discuss new drug regulations.

Congress freezes spending on animal ID
About $33 million meant to fund the next steps in a national animal identification system was frozen during negotiations over a $93.6 billion agricultural bill on Tuesday.

2006 World Pork Expo set for June 8-10
The 18th annual World Pork Expo will be held the June 8-10, 2006, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.

Asia Pacific

U.S. panel calls for early end of Japan's beef ban
The U.S.-Japan Business Council on Tuesday called for an early end of Japan's ban on U.S. beef imports as part of its annual economic policy proposals.

Central Vietnam plagued by foot-and-mouth disease
Vietnam’s Quang Nam province is in the grip of a foot-and-mouth disease epidemic, with 52 outbreak zones discovered in 12 districts so far, the provincial veterinary department said Tuesday.

Americas

Australia's BSE-free status confirmed
Australia's status as a country free from mad cow disease has officially been confirmed by the world's leading animal health agency.

Europe

WTO talks create row
Ireland’s livestock producers react angrily to comments about subsidies from Australia’s Prime Minister.

USA

U.S. meat delegation visits Japan
U.S. meat industry representatives visit Japan’s food-safety agency to discuss new drug regulations.

Congress freezes spending on animal ID
About $33 million meant to fund the next steps in a national animal identification system was frozen during negotiations over a $93.6 billion agricultural bill on Tuesday.

2006 World Pork Expo set for June 8-10
The 18th annual World Pork Expo will be held the June 8-10, 2006, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.