R-CALF: Stop Releasing Inconclusive Test Results, Open Up BSE Test Supply

R-CALF USA blasted the Agriculture Department, saying that release of inconclusive bovine spongiform encephalopathy test results "traumatizes" cattle markets. - Posted 11/30/04 by JBW

Good News Coming?

President George W. Bush may announce an end to the BSE-induced beef import ban against Canada. - Posted 11/30/04 by JBW

Next Pandemic

Avian influenza may be the next global disease outbreak, an international health agency says. - Posted 11/29/04 by JBW

Holiday Convenience

More consumers are turning to supermarkets for prepared holiday meals. - Posted 11/29/04 by JBW

Whew!

Suspect bovine was not infected with BSE, a confirmatory test shows. - Posted 11/24/04 by JBW

University of Iowa Attacked by Domestic Terrorists

The Animal Liberation Front (ALF) Attacks the University of Iowa. - Posted 11/24/04 by JBW

National Meat Case Study 2004 Identifies Shift in Merchandising Strategies

The National Meat Case Study 2004 indicates that the meat case is evolving with consumer trends. - Posted 11/24/04 by JBW

Resistance To Tracking

The proposed livestock tracking plan may be difficult to apply in some parts of the United States. - Posted 11/24/04 by JBW

Inconclusive Screening Test Sample Is Negative For BSE

Statement by John Clifford, Deputy Administrator-APHIS. - Posted 11/23/04 by JBW

The Top 10 Universities

MEAT&POULTRY has ranked the nation's leading universities serving the industry based on their undergraduate and graduate programs. - Posted 11/23/04 by JBW

COOL Disapointment

The American Meat Institute said it is disappointed that Congress did not pass a voluntary labeling law. - Posted 11/23/04 by JBW

Lawsuit Accuses Grocery Chain Of Overcharging For Meat

Fred Meyer Stores Inc. faces a lawsuit that says for years it has been overcharging customers for meat. - Posted 11/23/04 by JBW

Positive BSE Result Likely, Test-maker Says

Brad Crutchfield, vice-president of Bio-Rad, which makes the rapid-screen tests used by USDA told CNN on Friday that a positive finding is far more likely after two inconclusive results. - Posted 11/22/04 by JBW

Is BSE Back?

Two positive rapid tests on one sample indicate that USDA's expanded monitoring program may have found a second case of BSE. - Posted 11/19/04 by JBW

Mandatory COOL Apears Dead

House Republicans are promising to eliminate mandatory COOL legislation before Thanksgiving. - Posted 11/19/04 by JBW

Secretary Nelson?

President Bush may select Democratic Senator Ben Nelson to replace Veneman as USDA Secretary. - Posted 11/19/04 by JBW

Inconclusive BSE Test Result

APHIS releases a statement on an inconclusive BSE test result that was from a rapid screening test used as part of the enhanced BSE surveillance program. - Posted 11/18/04 by JBW

   

Transcript of Tele-News Conference

USDA: More Rigorous Test Methodology Prompted BSE Announcement

Congress Passes Extension On Price Reporting

Congress changes the termination date of Mandatory Price Reporting to September 30, 2005. - Posted 11/18/04 by JBW

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said the sharp increase in testing of the Canadian herd for bovine spongiform encephalopathy is likely to uncover new cases of the disease. - Posted 11/18/04 by JBW

People In The News

News from the North American Meat Processors Association. - Posted 11/17/04 by JBW

Make It Mandatory

Nearly 100 organizations ask the U.S. Congress to keep mandatory country-of-origin labeling moving forward. - Posted 11/17/04 by JBW

Ag Secretary Veneman Resigns, Replacement May Be Named Today

Secretary of Agriculture, Ann Veneman announced her resignation today. - Posted 11/15/04 by JBW

Different CJD Strain Raises New Threat

Researchers warn that undiscovered variations of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) may threaten people who were thought to be genetically resistant to the disease. - Posted 11/15/04 by JBW

Could Daschle Defeat Lead To Voluntary COOL?

The defeat of Tom Daschle (D-S.D.) gives the food industry hope that a voluntary country-of-origin labeling program. - Posted 11/12/04 by JBW

Laying the Foundation

USDA will implement a nationwide livestock identification program. The multi-species effort is still a work in progress, but several questions do need answers. - Posted 11/11/04 by JBW

Exclusive:  Parting Words

Dr. Elsa Murano, USDA's soon-to-be-former Under Secretary for Food Safety, talks with MeatNews about her tenure at FSIS and her future plans. - Posted 11/10/04 by JBW

Operation BEEF UP Our Troops

America's beef producers supply beef jerky to America's troops. - Posted 11/9/04 by JBW

USDA Offers Tips On Safe And Easy Thanksgiving Cooking

The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has an array of information available to help consumers prepare a safe, easy and delicious Thanksgiving Day meal. - Posted 11/9/04 by JBW

USDA/APHIS Release Animal and Premises Identification Brochures

- Posted 11/9/04 by JBW

    

The National Animal Identification System (NAIS)

   

Premises Identification

USDA Plublishes Avian Influenza Program For Live Birds

USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is distributing copies of its Uniform Standards for the Prevention and Control of H5 and H7 Low Pathogenicity Avian Influenza in the Live Bird Marketing System. - Posted 11/8/04 by JBW

Fighting Big Beef

Montana meat packer sues USDA. - Posted 11/5/04 by JBW

Statement of Dr. Elsa Murano, USDA Under Secretary For Food Safety

Dr. Elsa A. Murano has accepted the multi-titled position at Texas A&M University. - Posted 11/4/04 by JBW

National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection To Hold Public Meeting

FSIS announced that the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI) will hold public meetings on Nov. 16 and 17, 2004. - Posted 11/4/04 by JBW

Argument At Pilgrim's Pride Plant Turns Deadly

One man is dead and another is charged with murder at a Pilgrim's Pride poultry processing plant in Athens, Ga. - Posted 11/4/04 by JBW

French Goat Tests Positive For BSE

A report in The Times of London says that bovine spongiform encephalopathy has jumped species for the first time, with a goat in France testing positive for the disease. - Posted 11/3/04 by JBW

Harkin Blasts Japan Beef Deal As Campaign Stunt

Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) called a plan to resume shipment of beef to Japan a "campaign ploy." - Posted 11/2/04 by JBW

Group Hits Canadian Pork Anti-dumping Duties

The Pork Trade Action Coalition has an advertisement slamming the "tax" being levied on imported weanling and feeder pigs. - Posted 11/1/04 by JBW