U.S. urged to prevent breach of Japan beef trade accord. Japanese Ambassador to Japan Ryozo Kato on Thursday asked two senators to urge the U.S. authorities and beef industry to prevent any more violations of a beef trade agreement with Japan. [News Source]

Kingdom crowd opposes animal registration law. A crowd spoke vehemently Thursday against a proposed rule requiring those who keep certain animals to register in a database to prevent spread of animal borne disease. [News Source]

Critics challenge nationwide animal ID program. The National Animal Identification System is facing fierce resistance from a loose-knit coalition unconvinced of the need for what they consider a repetitive, costly and unconstitutional program. [News Source]

Dark day for white meat? Today Japan announced it's letting US beef back into the country. But while US cattlemen cheer the news, American chicken and pork farmers are less excited. [News Source]

Senators praise beef ban lifting. Wyoming beef producers and officials praised Japan's decision Thursday to resume importing U.S. beef. [News Source]

US welcomes Japan’s move to resume beef imports. The United States on Thursday welcomed a long-awaited move by Japan to partially reopen its market to U.S. beef, but there could be some uncertainty over beef trade should a future U.S. shipment not meet Japanese regulations. [News Source]

Nebraska beef producers praise Japanese trade deal. Nebraska beef producers and officials praised Japan's decision Thursday to resume importing U.S. beef because it will be good for the industry and the state. [News Source]

‘Safe’ U.S. beef gets green light to enter Japan. The government on Thursday approved the resumption of U.S. beef imports, saying it will check all incoming shipments "for the time being" to make sure high-risk materials are being properly removed. [News Source]

Japan to totally ban U.S. beef if risk parts found: health minister. Japan would impose an all-out import ban on U.S. beef again if cow parts associated with high risks of mad cow disease infection are found in U.S. beef shipments. [News Source]

Japan lifts ban on U.S. beef. Japan announced today the resumption of U.S. beef imports, ending a ban imposed in January due to concerns about mad cow disease that had strained ties with Washington. [News Source]