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...

ANGUS hybrid bulls may be the answer to bridging the gap between crossbred performance and the evenness provided by straight-bred cattle. On the other hand, a purebred line of cattle that has "peas-in a-pod" appeal, is attractive enough to command big bucks in the market. One cattleman who initially earned his stripes in breeding and preparing show cattle has decided to flex his commercial muscle. Commercial cattle producers have long been fans of crossing one breed over another to enhance...

The Press . Friday, 27 April 2007 Email a Friend . Printable View . Have Your Say Related Links Subscribe to Archivestuff Have your say Weaning can be a traumatic time for bull calves, but at Floridale Angus stud, they are soon calmed and taught respect for their handlers, writes Tim Cronshaw. The Press . Friday, 27 April 2007 Email a Friend . Printable View . Have Your Say Related Links Subscribe to Archivestuff Have your say Weaning can be a traumatic time for bull calves, but at...

More popularly known as BGH, or bovine growth hormone, BST interacts with other hormones in cows' bodies to control the amount of milk they produce. Today, about a third of American dairy cows are injected with rBGH, which boosts milk production by about 10 percent. In order to increase milk production, scientists working for Monsanto spent years in the lab developing a genetically-engineered synthetic version of the hormone called rBGH, or recombinant bovine growth hormone. According to...

The bioengineered hormone is injected into cows to increase milk production. The 5-cup glass pot, complete with infuser insert and a dozen flowering-tea balls, is $29. NICE MOOVE: All the house-brand milk at Publix Super Markets is rbST-free as of this month, the company says. It's considered safe by the FDA, but hasn't gone over well with consumers. PRETTY PRESENT: Still looking for that perfect gift for Mom? The Primula Flowering Tea Set pictured below would make an elegant impression on...