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UK: Investigation into BSE testing failures concludes
The findings of an independent inquiry into the failure of the Meat Hygiene Service (MHS), an executive agency of the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA), to test for BSE an estimated 261 casualty cattle have been published.

BSE declines in Ireland, but a troubling new case appears
New instances of bovine spongiform encephalopathy in Ireland have dropped by a third from 2003, from 146 to 100, but a case has been discovered in a 6-year-old dairy cow, which was born after regulations went into effect banning the introduction of bovine materials into cattle feed.

European Union proposal would limit preservatives in meat products
A proposed regulation from the European Union head office in Brussels, Belgium, would reduce the amount of nitrates and nitrites used in preserved meats like bacon and ham.

PORK PLEDGE
British pork agency raises cash to aid improvements to the industry.

Americas

BSE CONCERNS
Cattle group addresses worries that protein from a BSE-infected cow in Canada was used in livestock feed.

USA

CATTLE MAPPED
Researchers break the genetic code for beef cattle opening the door for improvements in meat quality and other characteristics.

Europe

UK: Investigation into BSE testing failures concludes
The findings of an independent inquiry into the failure of the Meat Hygiene Service (MHS), an executive agency of the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA), to test for BSE an estimated 261 casualty cattle have been published.

BSE declines in Ireland, but a troubling new case appears
New instances of bovine spongiform encephalopathy in Ireland have dropped by a third from 2003, from 146 to 100, but a case has been discovered in a 6-year-old dairy cow, which was born after regulations went into effect banning the introduction of bovine materials into cattle feed.

European Union proposal would limit preservatives in meat products
A proposed regulation from the European Union head office in Brussels, Belgium, would reduce the amount of nitrates and nitrites used in preserved meats like bacon and ham.

PORK PLEDGE
British pork agency raises cash to aid improvements to the industry.

Americas

BSE CONCERNS
Cattle group addresses worries that protein from a BSE-infected cow in Canada was used in livestock feed.

USA

CATTLE MAPPED
Researchers break the genetic code for beef cattle opening the door for improvements in meat quality and other characteristics.