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Asia Pacific
Japan Lowers Beef Tax
Exporters breathe a sigh of relief asJapan lowers tariff rates for beef imports.
BSE Impasse Explained
USDA Secretary Ann Veneman and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Zoellick discuss the latest developments in beef trade with Japan.
Japan Unlikely to Lift U.S. Beef Ban Soon
TOKYO - Japan doesn't expect to lift its 3-month-old mad cow-related embargo on U.S. beef anytime soon, but will continue discussions with Washington to find a solution, an official said Monday.
Europe
Washington Farm Report: U.S. worries Europe's labeling laws will spread biotech fears globally
Later this month, new rules take effect in Europe that require labeling and extensive documentation for both food and animal feed that contain biotech ingredients.
USA
UPDATE 1-US probes hormone implants in veal calves
WASHINGTON, April 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. government is investigating the illegal use of implanted growth hormones in young calves intended to be slaughtered for veal, the Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
USA: Swift & Co posts Q3 net loss due to BSE impact
US meat processor Swift & Company has reported a quarterly net loss due to the impact of BSE in Canada and the USA.
Legislation would change definition of 'downer'
A bill introduced Thursday by U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg would alter the definition of "downer" cattle to allow thousands more animals to be slaughtered for food each year.
More Pork Ahead?
USDA reports a two-percent increase in theU.S. pig inventory on March 1
Asia Pacific
Japan Lowers Beef Tax
Exporters breathe a sigh of relief asJapan lowers tariff rates for beef imports.
BSE Impasse Explained
USDA Secretary Ann Veneman and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Zoellick discuss the latest developments in beef trade with Japan.
Japan Unlikely to Lift U.S. Beef Ban Soon
TOKYO - Japan doesn't expect to lift its 3-month-old mad cow-related embargo on U.S. beef anytime soon, but will continue discussions with Washington to find a solution, an official said Monday.
Europe
Washington Farm Report: U.S. worries Europe's labeling laws will spread biotech fears globally
Later this month, new rules take effect in Europe that require labeling and extensive documentation for both food and animal feed that contain biotech ingredients.
USA
UPDATE 1-US probes hormone implants in veal calves
WASHINGTON, April 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. government is investigating the illegal use of implanted growth hormones in young calves intended to be slaughtered for veal, the Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
USA: Swift & Co posts Q3 net loss due to BSE impact
US meat processor Swift & Company has reported a quarterly net loss due to the impact of BSE in Canada and the USA.
Legislation would change definition of 'downer'
A bill introduced Thursday by U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg would alter the definition of "downer" cattle to allow thousands more animals to be slaughtered for food each year.
More Pork Ahead?
USDA reports a two-percent increase in theU.S. pig inventory on March 1