http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk This is the RSS syndication feed for MeatTradeNewsDaily.co.uk. The Taiwanese veterinary authorities have reported a further outbreak of low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI), serotype H5N2, at a poultry farm in P'eng-hu, affecting broilers (sentinel chicken). http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100613/taiwan___more_cases_of_bird_flu.aspx oie.com Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Taiwanese veterinary authorities have reported an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Yun-Lin. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/030613/taiwan___fmd_confirmed_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Taiwan authorities introduced the cash incentive program as a means to not only speed up the transition but also to ensure a stable supply of poultry meat and reduce the impact of the ban on wet market vendors' livelihoods. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/270513/taiwan___cash_incentives_for_the_poultry_industry.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Taiwan is planning a permanent ban on the killing of live poultry in traditional markets amid concerns over the spread of the H7N9 avian flu virus in China, officials in the country have stated. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/250413/taiwan___live_poultry_ban_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Concerns about the H7N9 bird flu have prompted Taiwan to impose a ban on slaughtering live poultry at traditional markets from 17 June. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/190413/taiwan___bird_flu_hits_poultry_industry_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A farm in Taiwan has reportedly converted to European Union standard enriched cages. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/250313/taiwan___putting_eu_farmers_to_shame_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs reaffirmed Sunday its opposition to imports of U.S. pork containing the leanness-enhancing drug ractopamine during talks under the bilateral Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA), according to Taiwan’s Central News Agency. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/200313/taiwan___until_americans_stop_abusing_drugs_we_will_buy_our_pork_elsewhere_.aspx meatingplace Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Council of Agriculture (COA) reiterated Thursday that the government will maintain its ban on U.S. pork imports containing ractopamine residues, despite its opening last year to U.S. beef with permissible levels of the livestock leanness enhancing drug. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/270213/taiwan___curbing_drugs_in_us_beef_and_pork_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT A Taiwan research team with members from National Chung Hsin University, Chung Shan Medical University and Tunghai University in Taichung C ity has cloned two spotted miniature pigs, according to the National Science Council Jan. 30. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060213/taiwan___successful_pig_cloning_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 09 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thad Lively, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) senior vice president for trade access, has just returned from meetings in Taiwan, where he found an improving business climate for U.S. meat exports. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/261212/taiwan___we_will_take_us_meat_at_the_right_price_.aspx usmef.org Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT The outbreak of avian flu, subtype H5N2, was reported by Dr Kwo-Ching Huang, Chief Veterinary Officer and Deputy Director General, Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine Council of agriculture, Chinese Taipei. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/181212/taiwan___bird_flu_back_.aspx oie.com Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Routine surveillance has revealed the H5N2 low-pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) virus in a layer flock. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/301112/taiwan___bird_flu_back_.aspx oie.com Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT According to a report by Focus Taiwan, the county's Animal and Plant Disease Center was notified on 23 Oct by a pig farm in Yuanshan Township that pigs at the farm have displayed symptoms of FMD. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/061112/taiwan___fmd_confirmen_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 11 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Two new outbreaks of Foot and Mouth disease (FMD) have been reported in pigs in Taiwan within the last month. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/051112/taiwan___fmd_confirmed_.aspx oie.com Sat, 10 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT McDonald’s 360 outlets in Taiwan have started applying Australian and New Zealand beef country of origin logos on tray mats to reassure consumers that McDonald’s Taiwan only serves safe and residue free beef. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/221012/taiwan___mcdonadls_push_australian_beef_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Taiwanese health authorities announced this week that they had discovered that pork made with US sourced meat contained ractopamine. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/081012/taiwan___contaminated_us_pork.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Taiwanese health authorities said Wednesday they discovered that pork balls made with “U.S.-sourced meat” contained ractopamine, the country’s Central News Agency reported. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/101012/taiwan___us_contaminated_pork_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Taiwan has announced that it will open the country's doors to imported beef containing the leanness-enhancing drug, ractopamine, in beef imports as early as September. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/280812/taiwan___us_beef_import_rules_will_backfire_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 02 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Taiwan has moved a step closer to opening its doors to imported beef which contains Ractopamine, a leanness-enhancing drug used as a livestock feed additive in some countries. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/290812/taiwan____ractopamine_resolution_for_usa_.aspx beefcentral.com Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Taiwan announced Wednesday forthcoming notice of allowable levels of ractopamine in beef imports and origin labeling requirements, the country’s CNA national news service reported. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/220812/taiwan___ractopamine_in_beef_imports_.aspx meatingplace Sun, 26 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Taiwan invites public comment on pork ractopamine issue http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/240812/taiwan___us_beef_not_really_wanted_here_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 25 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT After 18 months of restricted trade due to the presence of animal feed additive residue in US beef, Taiwan’s legislature has passed a decision on 25 July that allows imports of US beef containing a small amount of livestock feed additives. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/070812/taiwan___us_beef_must_be_cleaned_up_.aspx MLA.com Sun, 12 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Following the Codex Commission’s recent adoption of maximum residue levels (MRLs) of ractopamine, Taiwanese lawmakers voted in support of three amendments that now clear the way for the government to adopt MRLs for ractopamine in beef. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060812/taiwan___us_bribery_over_beef_will_backfire_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 11 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Taiwan’s legislature passed a bill that would allow some US beef imports that contain small amounts of ractopamine, a feed ingredient used to promote leanness in pork and beef, according to news reports. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/020812/taiwan___slight_easing_on_us_beef_controls_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) received an immediate notification on 17 July 2012. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/240712/taiwan___bird_flu_back_.aspx oie.com Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Taiwanese opposition is not impressed by the Codex Alimentarius commission’s decision to adopt an acceptable daily intake and maximum residue levels for pork and beef. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/170712/taiwan___concerns_over_us_farm_drugs_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Taiwanese delegates who traveled to the United States to conduct field inspections of beef facilities concluded that US beef ‘should be safe,’ but stopped short of fully endorsing the safety of US beef, “Focus Taiwan” reported. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100712/taiwan___still_not_happy_with_us_beef_.aspx meatpoultry.com Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Heavy rain around Taiwan in June has caused agricultural losses totaling NT$548 million (US$18.34 million/€14.46 million) as of Monday, according to the latest statistics released by the Cabinet-level Council of Agriculture. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/050712/taiwan____pigs_lost_in_floods_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT KFS, which was established in 2011 as a speciality company under the KEE Group umbrella, will offer high pressure processing (HPP) services on a contract basis from a custom-designed, newly constructed facility in the Pingtung Export Processing Zone. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/290612/taiwan___packaging_and_preserving_meat_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Heavy rain around Taiwan in June has caused agricultural losses totalling NT$548 million (US$18.34 million/€14.46 million), according to the latest statistics released by the Cabinet-level Council of Agriculture. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/280612/taiwan____chickens_lost_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT In the latest development of the US-Taiwan ractopamine dispute, the Taiwanese government has announced that it will be separating the permits for importing pork and beef, if it decides to allow in the US ractopamine-fed beef. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/280612/taiwan___pork_imports_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT A dispute over a proposed amendment allowing U.S. beef containing ractopamine to enter Taiwan has sparked a planned five-day, 120-hour filibuster by that nation’s minority Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/250612/taiwan___us_daily_meat_recalls_cause_concern_on_meat_safety_.aspx meatingplace Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Taiwan imported a record volume of beef during the first three months of 2012, with imports totalling 20,059 tonnes swt – seven per cent higher than the corresponding period last year (Global Trade Atlas), reports Meat and Livestock Australia. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080612/taiwan___buying_more_australian_beef__0.aspx MLA.com Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Taiwan imported a record volume of beef during the first three months of 2012, with imports reaching 20,059 tonnes swt – 7 per cent higher than the corresponding period last year (Global Trade Atlas). http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/150612/taiwan___record_beef_imports_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Following on from numerous campaigns in Taiwan to prevent the import of beef that has been produced using ractopamine, the government has announced that it will shoulder responsibility if there is anyone who falls ill because of food poisoning after eating US beef that contains the drug. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/150612/taiwan___us_bribes_to_get_beef_on_the_market_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT A delegation from Taiwan has concluded that U.S. beef is safe following a tour of American facilities prompted by the most recent discovery of bovine spongiform encephalopathy, according to a report by the Taipei Times. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/130612/taiwan___good_news_for_us_beef_exporters_.aspx meatingplace Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Taiwan imported a record volume of beef during the first three months of 2012, with imports reaching 20,059 tonnes swt – 7 per cent higher than the corresponding period last year (Global Trade Atlas). http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/130612/taiwan___record_beef_imports_.aspx MLA.com Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Taiwanese veterinary authorities have reported an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in P'ing-Tung, affecting pig populations. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/120612/taiwan___fmd_in_cattle_and_pigs_.aspx oie.com Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Taiwan imported a record volume of beef during the first three months of 2012, with imports totalling 20,059 tonnes swt – seven per cent higher than the corresponding period last year (Global Trade Atlas), reports Meat and Livestock Australia. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080612/taiwan___buying_more_australian_beef_.aspx MLA.com Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou, in an apparent effort to step up pressure on Kuomintang (KMT) lawmakers to lift the ban on US beef imports, is scheduled to join the KMT caucus meeting later in the week. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060612/taiwan___us_beef_import_problems_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Speaking on the sidelines of a Legislative Yuan committee hearing, Mr Hu said a supply glut is the main cause behind the recent steep decline in domestic pork prices, according to Focus Taiwan. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/050612/taiwan___over_supply_of_pigs_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT A delegation from Taiwan has concluded that U.S. beef is safe following a tour of American facilities prompted by the most recent discovery of bovine spongiform encephalopathy, according to a report by the Taipei Times. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/040612/taiwan___good_news_for_us_beef_exporters_.aspx meatingplace Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Taiwan imported a record volume of beef during the first three months of 2012, with imports totalling 20,059 tonnes swt – 7% higher than the corresponding period last year (Global Trade Atlas). http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/040612/taiwan___record_beef_imports_.aspx MLA.com Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT A Taiwan delegation visited the American Meat Institute and the Consumers Union on Monday on its first leg of a trip to inspect beef production in the United States after a new mad cow disease case was reported in the country last month. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/220512/taiwan___another_indictment_on_us_meat_inspection_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 27 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Three poultry farm workers in Taiwan have tested positive for the H5N2 avian influenza strain despite not displaying flu symptoms, the country’s disease control authorities have announced. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/070512/taiwan___bird_flu_problems.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Measures such as quality checks before product launches and spot checks in the market will help enhance food safety and allow the public to consume products without concern. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080512/taiwan___new_rules_on_meat_safety_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT A total of 50 supermarkets run by agriculture associations in New Taipei City, Greater Kao-hsiung and Pingtung, Penghu and Kinmen counties are participating in the sale of frozen pork products, Council of Agriculture Minister Chen Bao-ji said, reports TaipeiTimes. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080512/taiwan___retail_pork_promotion_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT A delegation of officials from the Department of Health (DOH) and the Council of Agriculture (COA) will shift their U.S. slaughterhouse visit to an earlier date due to the recent discovery of a case of mad cow disease in the U.S., according to COA Deputy Minister Wang Cheng-teng (王政騰), yesterday. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/020512/taiwan___concerns_over_us_beef_safety_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 06 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Council of Agriculture (COA) launched a pork promotion campaign on Tuesday, with discounts of 20 percent being offered on frozen products to help drive down the retail price of pork. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/040512/taiwan___new_pork_promotion_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Taiwan biotechnology scientists have published an evaluation of the effects of Chinese medicinal herbs on weanling pigs, given as a feed additive dietary supplement, in April’s Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/020512/taiwan___less_farm_antibiotics_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT