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Asia Pacific

Japan beef prices continue to rise following U.S. ban
Retail beef prices in Japan are on the rise and the trend is expected to continue through February, according to a national survey of Japanese retailers.

Live Export Agreement
Australian government and industry agree on live animal export charge.

Live sheep exporters look at the future
Major players in the live sheep export industry have agreed improvements and alternatives must be looked at to ensure the trade remains viable.

Pork producers urged to attend inquiry
Australian Pork Limited wants producers to make submissions to a Senate inquiry into pigmeat imports

Americas

Nations pushing for Americas trade deal by January
PUEBLA, Mexico, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Nations negotiating a free trade pact for the Americas have moved a step closer to bridging their differences and signing a pact by early next year, Mexican Economy Minister Fernando Canales said on Tuesday.

Tracking Pork Products
Maple Leaf Foods inCanada launches DNA pork traceability program.

Europe

FRANCE: OIE warns of atypical BSE and scrapie cases in France
The Office International des Épizooties (OIE), the world animal health organisation, has warned that atypical cases of BSE and scrapie have been discovered inFrance and specialists are conducting follow-up studies.

Pork Sector Changes
French agriculture minister outlines changes to make the pork sector more competitive.

USA

Mad cow panel urges stricter ban on US animal feed
RIVERDALE, Maryland, Feb 4 (Reuters) - A panel of international experts recommended on Wednesday that the U.S. government ban the use of cattle brains and spinal material in all livestock feed and pet food as an additional safeguard against mad cow disease.

International Panel Urges Stricter U.S. Animal Feed Regs
A panel of international experts on Wednesday recommended the US government ban the use of cattle brains and spinal material in all livestock feed and pet food as an additional safeguard against mad cow disease. In addition, the panel, appointed by Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman, said theUS should eliminate all animal protein from cattle feed.

Study: Producers Support Beef Checkoff
Nearly 70 percent of beef producers support the $1-per-head Beef Checkoff Program, according to independent research released during the 2004 Cattle Industry Annual Convention in Phoenixlast week.

International panel's review of U.S. BSE case out today
WASHINGTON -- Speaking immediately after his appearance at Tuesday's American Meat Institute Foundation's BSE Briefing at Washington, D.C.'s Fairmont Hotel, Ron DeHaven, the USDA's top veterinarian, said he expects the findings of an international panel reviewing U.S. safeguards against the brain wasting disease to be released today (Feb. 4).

Asia Pacific

Japan beef prices continue to rise following U.S. ban
Retail beef prices in Japan are on the rise and the trend is expected to continue through February, according to a national survey of Japanese retailers.

Live Export Agreement
Australian government and industry agree on live animal export charge.

Live sheep exporters look at the future
Major players in the live sheep export industry have agreed improvements and alternatives must be looked at to ensure the trade remains viable.

Pork producers urged to attend inquiry
Australian Pork Limited wants producers to make submissions to a Senate inquiry into pigmeat imports

Americas

Nations pushing for Americas trade deal by January
PUEBLA, Mexico, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Nations negotiating a free trade pact for the Americas have moved a step closer to bridging their differences and signing a pact by early next year, Mexican Economy Minister Fernando Canales said on Tuesday.

Tracking Pork Products
Maple Leaf Foods inCanada launches DNA pork traceability program.

Europe

FRANCE: OIE warns of atypical BSE and scrapie cases in France
The Office International des Épizooties (OIE), the world animal health organisation, has warned that atypical cases of BSE and scrapie have been discovered inFrance and specialists are conducting follow-up studies.

Pork Sector Changes
French agriculture minister outlines changes to make the pork sector more competitive.

USA

Mad cow panel urges stricter ban on US animal feed
RIVERDALE, Maryland, Feb 4 (Reuters) - A panel of international experts recommended on Wednesday that the U.S. government ban the use of cattle brains and spinal material in all livestock feed and pet food as an additional safeguard against mad cow disease.

International Panel Urges Stricter U.S. Animal Feed Regs
A panel of international experts on Wednesday recommended the US government ban the use of cattle brains and spinal material in all livestock feed and pet food as an additional safeguard against mad cow disease. In addition, the panel, appointed by Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman, said theUS should eliminate all animal protein from cattle feed.

Study: Producers Support Beef Checkoff
Nearly 70 percent of beef producers support the $1-per-head Beef Checkoff Program, according to independent research released during the 2004 Cattle Industry Annual Convention in Phoenixlast week.

International panel's review of U.S. BSE case out today
WASHINGTON -- Speaking immediately after his appearance at Tuesday's American Meat Institute Foundation's BSE Briefing at Washington, D.C.'s Fairmont Hotel, Ron DeHaven, the USDA's top veterinarian, said he expects the findings of an international panel reviewing U.S. safeguards against the brain wasting disease to be released today (Feb. 4).