TheBeefSite Newsletter - 11 August 2010

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Wednesday 11th August 2010

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Welcome to this week's newsletter

Editorial: Trade, Trade, Trade...

The Philippines have re-opened their doors to offal exports from Canada.

The Canadian Beef Export Federation estimates that the Philippine market for Canadian exporters of rendered products could reach $20 million.

Australian producers are concerned after Indonesia announced that it has decided to restrict imports of Australian boxed beef and live cattle exports.

Indonesia is hoping that by doing this, the country will become self-sufficient and domestic farmers will develop their own industry.

There is a growing market for halal and kosher in Canada, presenting opportunities for beef producers.

A recent study suggests that there is a need for new suppliers and the development of halal and kosher products such as seasoned and marinated meats.

It seems likely that feed prices will rocket towards the end of this year, as Russia announced late last week that it will suspend wheat exports.

With production expected to be down (due to drought), and international wheat prices having jumped by more than 50 per cent since June, it is not looking good for producers.

Total grain usage for animal feed is now approaching 40 million tonnes and demand is still growing.

Charlotte Johnston

This Week's Feature Articles

We have 4 new features this week:

Beef Outlook: Cow Slaughter Continues At Heavy Rate
Pasture conditions are generally good to excellent in most parts of North America. Exceptions are parts of western Canada, southwestern and southern Mexico, and the Upper Midwest, Mountain West, east Texas-Louisiana, and parts of the East Coast in the United States.

Report Shows Processed Meat And Bladder Cancer Link
A new report from researchers at the US National Cancer Institute, Imperial College in London and AARP in Washington suggests that there is a "modest support" for an increased risk of bladder cancer from eating processed meat products.

Stress: Compromising Animal Health
Researchers in the Livestock Behaviour Research Unit in West Lafayette, Indiana, report their studies on stress in poultry, pigs and cattle in the latest issue of Agricultural Research.

Feeding Cattle Adds Balance To Cow-Calf Operation
Staying connected in the beef business is important, but is it worth retaining ownership, asks Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist with the North Dakota State University.