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Scientists Identify Site Where FMD Begins To Infect Cattle
Scientists have identified where the virus that causes foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) begins its infection in cattle, which may lead to the development of new vaccines, according to a new report by the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Scientists Identify Site Where FMD Begins To Infect Cattle
Scientists have identified where the virus that causes foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) begins its infection in cattle, which may lead to the development of new vaccines, according to a new report by the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Report Finds No Scientific Basis For More Stringent Testing Of Ground Beef Served in School Lunch Programs
There is no scientific basis that more stringent testing of meat purchased through the government’s ground beef program and distributed to various federal food and nutrition programs including the National School Lunch Program would lead to safer meat, according to a new study by the National Academies. The National Academies is comprised of the Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine and National Research Council.
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Report Finds No Scientific Basis For More Stringent Testing Of Ground Beef Served in School Lunch Programs
There is no scientific basis that more stringent testing of meat purchased through the government’s ground beef program and distributed to various federal food and nutrition programs including the National School Lunch Program would lead to safer meat, according to a new study by the National Academies. The National Academies is comprised of the Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine and National Research Council.
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American Meat Institute Says U.S. Meat & Poultry Is Dynamic & Competitive
Numerous studies have affirmed that the U.S. meat and poultry industry is dynamic, competitive and responsive to the market, according to the American Meat Institute, which represents America’s meat and poultry processors. AMI released a statement as United States Department of Agriculture(USDA) and the Department of Justice began the final in a series of workshops that have examined competition in American agriculture.
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American Meat Institute Says U.S. Meat & Poultry Is Dynamic & Competitive
Numerous studies have affirmed that the U.S. meat and poultry industry is dynamic, competitive and responsive to the market, according to the American Meat Institute, which represents America’s meat and poultry processors. AMI released a statement as United States Department of Agriculture(USDA) and the Department of Justice began the final in a series of workshops that have examined competition in American agriculture.
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Study: Diet High In Proteins & Lean Meat Best For Weight Loss
For those wishing to lose weight or avoid gaining weight, eating a diet high in proteins with more lean meat, low-fat dairy and beans and cutting down on finely refined starches works best, according to a new study by the Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Copenhagen.
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Study: Diet High In Proteins & Lean Meat Best For Weight Loss
For those wishing to lose weight or avoid gaining weight, eating a diet high in proteins with more lean meat, low-fat dairy and beans and cutting down on finely refined starches works best, according to a new study by the Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Copenhagen.
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U.S., South Korea Reach Free Trade Agreement; AMI Applauds News
A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the United States and South Korea has been finalized.
Under the agreement, the current beef market access to South Korea remains intact and the tariff reductions will proceed as outlined in the original agreement.
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National Health Objectives For 2020 Released
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services unveiled Healthy People 2020, the nation’s new 10-year goals and objectives for health promotion and disease prevention.
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AMI: Senate Passes Food Safety Modernization Act
The U.S. Senate today passed S. 510, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, by a vote of 73-25.
The House late last year passed its version of the food safety bill, H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009. Generally, a conference between the House and Senate would be held to resolve the difference between the two versions of the bill.
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- Showers to slow U.S. corn seedings from blistering pace
- White House urges Senate to cut crop insurance in farm bill
- Swine virus confirmed in Iowa, Indiana hog herds
- Weather report: Thunderstorms dot the southern Plains
- Corn market reacted poorly to the Crop Progress data
- Pork producer margins remain positive, packers better
- Corn and soybean prices continue to retrace 2012 drought rally
- Premium Standard Farms Founder Dies Unexpectedly
- USDA says has detected virus in Iowa hog population
- Weather report: Rain spreads across the Corn Belt
- Commentary: GMOs: How do I hate thee?
- Tyson selects panel to monitor animal welfare program
