Australia

Australia to probe new Indonesia cattle cruelty video

02/29/2012 9:01:29 AM

Australia will investigate new images appearing to show cattle being mistreated at an Indonesian abattoir, and could reimpose an export ban on the slaughterhouse if it broke animal welfare rules. ... Full story.

Cattle Outlook: June beef exports up 19 percent led by Japan

08/19/2011 2:38:21 PM

International beef trade continues to be a big factor in this year's record cattle prices. During the first half of 2011, 10.3% of U.S. beef production was exported and imports equaled 8.1% of production. ... Full story.

2010 Iowa ag exports topped $7 billion

07/27/2011 2:49:23 PM

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey and the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) director, Debi Durham today announced that international demand remains strong for Iowa's agriculture products. They cited recently released numbers by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) showing that Iowa exported $7.04 billion in agricultural goods in fiscal year 2010. ... Full story.

Australian beef demand holds in Japan as local demand falls

07/19/2011 11:51:31 AM

Japan's consumption of Australian beef is holding up, while demand for local beef is falling sharply, as concerns over irradiated cattle broaden, Melanie Brock, Japan regional manager for the marketing concern Meat & Livestock Australia Ltd., said Tuesday. ... Full story.

ACCC allows Cargill & Teys beef joint venture to move forward

07/08/2011 9:25:50 AM

Cargill Beef Australia and Teys Bros announced today that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has determined that it does not propose to intervene in the proposed merger of Cargill Beef and Teys Bros. ... Full story.

Australia lifts ban on cattle exports to Indonesia

07/06/2011 8:03:52 AM

Australia resumed its $350 million a year live cattle trade with Indonesia on Wednesday following a temporary ban over cruelty concerns. ... Full story.

Famed Australia ranch to be sold due to export ban

06/29/2011 8:40:59 AM

Australia's best-known Outback cattle ranch has been put on the market by an owner who on Wednesday blamed the country's ban on livestock exports to Indonesia for destroying her livelihood. ... Full story.

Cattle producers threaten suit in Australia

06/10/2011 2:14:02 PM

The Sydney Morning Herald reports poor animal handling practices in Indonesia resulting in suspended exports from Australia may lead to a class action suit by Australian cattle farmers. ... Full story.

Commentary: Beef bashing Down Under

06/08/2011 10:12:01 AM

Aussies are grappling with the reality that humane transport for exported cattle often ends in horrific abuse once the animals arrive at Asian destinations. So should such sales be halted? ... Full story.

Australia suspends live cattle trade to Indonesia

06/08/2011 8:56:00 AM

Australia has suspended live cattle exports to Indonesia after an outcry over footage that showed the animals screaming and writhing as they were slaughtered, the government said Wednesday as a key political party called for a permanent ban on the trade to any country. ... Full story.

Cargill announces partnership with Australian processor

05/12/2011 4:30:00 AM

Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal reports Cargill will team with the second-largest beef processor in Australia in a joint venture to process up to 1.5 million head of cattle per year. ... Full story.

Scientist uses award to find if calm cattle make better beef

04/11/2011 11:36:57 AM

ABC Rural reports an award by the Australian Meat Processor Corporation will help a Murdoch University scientist find if a cow’s temperament affects the beef it produces. ... Full story.

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