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Strong Exports Continue
Australia reports that its beef and lamb exports increased substantially in November.
Europe
Pig prices continue to stand still
Another week of static pig prices has done little to halt imports, but Christmas should avoid the usual price dip because there is no backlog of animals waiting to hit the market.
USA
More mad cow testing will demonstrate beef's safety
Although critics say the United States lags behind other nations in testing for mad cow disease, scientists and the cattle industry say they are working to ensure that the nation's beef supply is safe.
United States will offer grading system to verify cattle age to Japan
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has nearly finished its 45-day study and will submit a proposal to Japanese agriculture authorities for a new approach to verifying the age of cattle exported there.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture shifts opinion on kosher slaughterhouse
After touring the slaughtering facility of AgriProcessors Inc. in Postville, Iowa, on Sunday, state Secretary of Agriculture Patty Judge claimed that the cattle there are treated humanely and die quickly, a change from her initial position.
Wild horse meat
Long considered by U.S. ranchers as pests, certain wild horses can be sold for slaughter.
Cows need extra energy during rainy fall weather
Prolonged wet weather, even with warm temperatures this fall, can cause more stress on cows than a zero-degree day that is sunny and dry in January.
Strong Exports Continue
Australia reports that its beef and lamb exports increased substantially in November.
Europe
Pig prices continue to stand still
Another week of static pig prices has done little to halt imports, but Christmas should avoid the usual price dip because there is no backlog of animals waiting to hit the market.
USA
More mad cow testing will demonstrate beef's safety
Although critics say the United States lags behind other nations in testing for mad cow disease, scientists and the cattle industry say they are working to ensure that the nation's beef supply is safe.
United States will offer grading system to verify cattle age to Japan
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has nearly finished its 45-day study and will submit a proposal to Japanese agriculture authorities for a new approach to verifying the age of cattle exported there.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture shifts opinion on kosher slaughterhouse
After touring the slaughtering facility of AgriProcessors Inc. in Postville, Iowa, on Sunday, state Secretary of Agriculture Patty Judge claimed that the cattle there are treated humanely and die quickly, a change from her initial position.
Wild horse meat
Long considered by U.S. ranchers as pests, certain wild horses can be sold for slaughter.
Cows need extra energy during rainy fall weather
Prolonged wet weather, even with warm temperatures this fall, can cause more stress on cows than a zero-degree day that is sunny and dry in January.