The cattle owner, from Goondiwindi, was forced to put cattle on agistment as a result of the impact of the drought in his area. This phase of the operation centred on a property on Rushforth Road where agisted cattle have been targeted by thieves on more than one occasion. The stolen cattle were high-quality Angus cows that had been pregnancy tested in calf and were due for an August drop. Detective Senior Constable Lister said information relating to the theft of cattle or any crime...

OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada, May 3, 2007 (ENS) - Mad cow disease has been found in a dairy cow on a farm in Delta, British Columbia, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed on Wednesday, the tenth Canadian cow to be found with the fatal disease since 2003. OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada, May 3, 2007 (ENS) - Mad cow disease has been found in a dairy cow on a farm in Delta, British Columbia, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed on Wednesday, the tenth Canadian cow to be found with the...

beef after it resumed trade of boneless beef from cattle under 30 months of age from the United States in September 2006. beef since December 2003 when the first case of mad cow disease was verified in a Washington state cow. beef exports to Japan could double from current levels, which had been slowed by Japan's arduous inspection and customs process. Also, after the latest round of audits and Japan's verification process is complete, its government has said it will discontinue its...

The group is among several from all over Europe who will visit the country over the next few months as EBLEX steps up its drive to help the industry export more beef. They were quite impressed by what they saw, particularly the quality of the beef and the beauty of the countryside. A GROUP of award winning Belgian lady chefs toured the Lake District to see the quality of beef on offer in the region. The two-day visit was arranged by the English Beef and Lamb Executive (EBLEX) to showcase...

coli O157 in cattle that received three cc of the vaccine decreased by 15% when compared to cattle that received a placebo, said Nagaraja. coli O157, a pathogen commonly found in the feces of beef cattle, can enter the food chain during harvest and not only cause foodborne illnesses in humans, but can also have economic implications for producers, said Nagaraja. The first study was conducted as a challenge study where the cattle were first administered the vaccine and then challenged, or...

Feeder cattle receipts were heavier than a year ago as the wet conditions have allowed graze-out wheat cattle to remain on pasture longer than normal. Last year s dry spring caused the wheat to mature faster and become tough, forcing cattle to be pulled off weeks earlier. Receipts at two major cow and bull auctions in southern Missouri (Joplin Regional Stockyards and the Ozarks Regional Stockyard in West Plains) totaled over 2900 head with most cows going for slaughter as weigh-up prices...