MOOSE JAW - Nov 1/04 - SNS -- A growing group of Canadian cattlemen are threatening to pursue the United States for $300 million in damages under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) because of the continuing closure of the border to importsof live cattle. . . . Continue or visitors click here

SYDNEY - Nov 3/04 - SNS -- Livestock slaughter activity and meat production rose in Australia in September, according to the latest data available from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). . . . Continue or visitors click here

SYDNEY - Nov 5/04 - SNS -- Livestock offered through online auctions managed by AuctionsPlus Pty Ltd fell sharply during the past week, with steep declines in both cattle and sheep offerings. . . . Continue or visitors click here

BRUSSELS - Nov 8/04 - SNS -- The European Union is brining Canada and the United States before the World Trade Organization (WTO) for their unwillingness to lift sanctions against Europe on account of its ban on imports of beef from animals fed growth hormones. . . . Continue or visitors click here

NEW YORK - Nov 8/04 - SNS -- Digital Angel Corporation has started shipping RFID (radiofrequency identification) electronic tags to Canadian cattle producers through its Canadian distributor, Compass Animal Health. . . . Continue or visitors click here

SYDNEY - Nov 12/04 - SNS -- Livestock offered through online auctions managed by AuctionsPlus Pty Ltd fell sharply during the past week, with steep declines in both cattle and sheep offerings. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Nov 12/04 - SNS -- Meat production estimates for the United States were boosted for 2004 and 2005 are raised, according to the latest estimates from the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Nov 12/04 - SNS -- Increased usage of beef and poultry till prevent projected increases in output from adding to supply, while pork supplies are expected to rise in the United States, according to the latest estimates from the USDA's WorldAgricultural Outlook Board. . . . Continue or visitors click here

SYDNEY - Nov 14/04 - SNS -- A recent survey of Australian butchers found they were "highly confident about the quality of red meat going into stores" says Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA). . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Nov 18/04 - SNS -- The second case of a cow infected with bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) may have been discovered in the United States, according to USDA officials. . . . Continue or visitors click here

SYDNEY - Nov 19/04 - SNS -- Livestock offered through online auctions managed by AuctionsPlus Pty Ltd were lead higher by a quadrupling in the number of sheep offered during the past week. . . . Continue or visitors click here

A table about U.S. Sheep Slaughter by State -- Oct 2004 . . . Subscribers Only

A table about U.S. Hog Slaughter by State -- Oct 2004 . . . Subscribers Only

A table about U.S. Calf Slaughter by State -- Oct 2004 . . . Subscribers Only

A table about U.S. Livestock Slaughter Summary -- Oct 2004 . . . Subscribers Only

WASHINGTON - Nov 19/04 - SNS -- Red meat production rose in the United States in October, reaching 3.92 billion pounds in October, down 6% from the 4.16 billion pounds produced in October 2003, according to the USDA. . . . Continue or visitors click here

A table about U.S. Cattle Slaughter by State -- Oct 2004 . . . Subscribers Only

MISSISSAUGA - Nov 19/04 - SNS -- A naturally occurring trans-fatty acid called conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) found in some red meats and dairy foods is attracting attention for its ability to suppress the growth of cancer tumors, strengthen bones, reduce body fat and increase muscle mass. . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Nov 19/04 - SNS -- The number of cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market in the United States was 11.3 million head at the start of November in feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more animals, according to the latest USDA report. Inventory is 3% above November 1, 2003 and 5% above November 1, 2002. . . . Continue or visitors click here

A table about US Cattle on Feed by State -- Nov 1, 2004 . . . Subscribers Only

A table about US Cattle on Feed by Weight Group -- Nov 1, 2004 . . . Subscribers Only

WASHINGTON - Nov 19/04 - SNS -- Total red meat supplies in freezers were up 3% from last month and up 10% from last year at 918 million pounds, according to the latest USDA report on agricultural commodities held in cold storage in the United States. . . . Continue or visitors click here

OTTAWA - Nov 22/04 - SNS -- The USDA has forwarded a copy of a proposed rule to allow trade in live cattle between Canada and the United States to resume to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). . . . Continue or visitors click here

WASHINGTON - Nov 23/04 - SNS -- The USDA said more complete tests of an animal which was suspected of being infected with bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). have come back negative. . . . Continue or visitors click here

OTTAWA - Nov 25/04 - SNS -- The quantity of frozen and chilled red meat on hand in Canada at the start of November was up from the previous month, but down sharply from year earlier levels, according to Statistics Canada. . . . Continue or visitors click here

SYDNEY - Nov 26/04 - SNS -- Livestock offered through online auctions managed by AuctionsPlus Pty Ltd sank under crashing lamb offerings and a reduction in cattle. . . . Continue or visitors click here

A table about U.S. Average Cattle Prices -- Nov 2004 . . . Subscribers Only

A table about U.S. Average Livestock Prices -- Nov 2004 . . . Subscribers Only

A table about U.S. Average Hog Prices -- Nov 2004 . . . Subscribers Only

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