EuropeRussia lifts import restrictions on Brazilian pork and beefRussia will...

Europe
Russia lifts import restrictions on Brazilian pork and beef
Russia will lift temporary restrictions on imports of pork, beef and raw pork and beef products from the Brazilian state of Matu-Grossu as of August 10, if the meat products are produced after July 1, the Prime-Tass economic news agency reports.

Welsh open market for lamb in the Middle East
Meat Promotion Wales, the agency which seeks to develop new markets for its members, has reached a tentative agreement with the United Arab Emirates to accept sizeable consignments of Welsh lamb over the late autumn and early winter months - the catalyst, possibly, for wider trade arrangements.

Initiatives aim to boost Omega 3 levels
In Wales, nine sheep hope to develop a niche market for lamb with boosted Omega 3. Pig genetics company JSR has already succeeded in developing a feed high in Omega 3 for pigs.

United States
US Hog Farmers Face Potential Pork-Import Ban By Canada
Within the coming year, U.S. hog producers face a possible ban by Canada's health agency against U.S. pork from animals treated with the antibiotic carbadox.

USDA eases rules on bovine imports from Canada
The U.S. Agriculture Department proposed on Wednesday to allow imports of Canadian poultry and pork processed at plants that also handle cattle, in a sign of declining fears of mad cow disease.

Program to help Colorado beef exports
The Colorado Cattlemen's Association, the trade organization that represents the state's beef producers, on Wednesday announced a new cattle-certification program.

Europe
Russia lifts import restrictions on Brazilian pork and beef
Russia will lift temporary restrictions on imports of pork, beef and raw pork and beef products from the Brazilian state of Matu-Grossu as of August 10, if the meat products are produced after July 1, the Prime-Tass economic news agency reports.

Welsh open market for lamb in the Middle East
Meat Promotion Wales, the agency which seeks to develop new markets for its members, has reached a tentative agreement with the United Arab Emirates to accept sizeable consignments of Welsh lamb over the late autumn and early winter months - the catalyst, possibly, for wider trade arrangements.

Initiatives aim to boost Omega 3 levels
In Wales, nine sheep hope to develop a niche market for lamb with boosted Omega 3. Pig genetics company JSR has already succeeded in developing a feed high in Omega 3 for pigs.

United States
US Hog Farmers Face Potential Pork-Import Ban By Canada
Within the coming year, U.S. hog producers face a possible ban by Canada's health agency against U.S. pork from animals treated with the antibiotic carbadox.

USDA eases rules on bovine imports from Canada
The U.S. Agriculture Department proposed on Wednesday to allow imports of Canadian poultry and pork processed at plants that also handle cattle, in a sign of declining fears of mad cow disease.

Program to help Colorado beef exports
The Colorado Cattlemen's Association, the trade organization that represents the state's beef producers, on Wednesday announced a new cattle-certification program.