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Beef Issues remain between US and Japan
The United States and Japan have released the results of their work under the U.S.-Japan Regulatory Reform and Competition Policy Initiative (Regulatory Reform Initiative). The US has shown concern over ongoing beef trade issues.

United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk welcomed progress made in a number of areas that will help to further open Japan's market, improve its business environment, and stimulate new opportunities for growth. Read the rest of the story

Foot rot in grazing cattle
Foot rot is a subacute or acute necrotic (decaying) infectious disease of cattle causing swelling and lameness in one or more feet. The disease can become chronic with a poorer prognosis for recovery if treatment is delayed, allowing deeper structures of the toe to become affected. Weight gain is significantly reduced when grazing cattle contract the disease. One three-year study reported that affected steers gained 2.3 Lb./day while steers not affected gained 2.76 Lb./day. Foot rot is usually sporatic in occurrence, but the disease incidence may increase up to 25% in high-intensity beef or dairy production units. Approximately 20% of all diagnosed lameness in cattle are actually foot rot . Read the rest of the story here

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