TheBeefSite Newsletter - 21 April 2010

Wednesday 21st April 2010

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Welcome to this week's newsletter

Editorial: Focus On Food Safety

In the US, the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has said that the incidences of E.coli O157: H7 have fallen year on year, representing an overall reduction of 51 per cent since 2000.

However, on a less positive note, incidences of listeria monocytogenes increased in people over the age of 50. The agency said that although this was 'concerning', incidence of infection was still substantially lower than at the start of the surveillance programme.

The Taiwanese government has agreed to adopt strict measures concerning the imports of US beef offal such as tongues, testicles and tails.

The government has said that a strict batch-by-batch inspection will be carried out. A set of three control measures will be adopted as well as five certificates, to appease public concerns.

Further research on transgenetics in ruminant animals has been approved in New Zealand. AgResearch has had to provide specific outcomes and benefits of the research, to support the somewhat controversial decision.

The UK High Court announced last week that a badger cull in Wales would go ahead. The cull is part of the Welsh Assembly's bovine tuberculosis eradication plan.

Charlotte Johnston

This Week's Feature Articles

We have 3 new features this week:

Developing Nations Lead Way Out of Recession
The growth of biofuels and their importance on food prices will be one of the major factors as the world emerges from the effects of the banking crisis and recession, writes TheCattleSite editor Chris Harris.

Too Much Grade?
Whilst recent statistics suggest that meat quality is improving, some believe this to be too much of a good thing. However, Miranda Reiman, Industry Information Specialist with Certified Angus Beef says there is no such thing as too much quality.

Fertiliser Use In Ireland On Grass And Arable, 2004-2008
This survey uses National Farm Survey (NFS) data on the amount and types of chemical fertiliser used by the farmers for different crops to determine the amounts of nitrogen(N), potash (P) and potassium (K) nutrients and types of fertiliser used on grassland and arable crops.

Company News

Biomin Showcases Product Innovation at VIV Europe
AUSTRIA - Besides unveiling the newest product in its phytogenic line, Biomin gears up for VIV Europe 2010 with two keynote lectures.

Global Beef Cattle Industry News