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A case of Atypical BSE, or mad cow disease, was confirmed in the northern state of Para, Brazil on Wednesday. However, the real question is—when did this case actually occur? USCA and NCBA leaders share their thoughts.

Brazil's beef exports to China will be halted starting Thursday after a case of mad cow disease was confirmed in the northern state of Para, the country's agriculture and livestock ministry said on Wednesday.

Brazilian meatpackers continue to procure cattle from inside the country’s protected areas more than a decade after zero-deforestation cattle agreements were signed to reform the sector.

A new study from the University of Illinois looks at how cattle ranchers in Brazil respond to climate change in the Amazon.

Renewing its call for the immediate suspension of fresh beef imports from Brazil, NCBA also asks for a thorough audit of Brazil’s animal health and food safety system, to ensure the safety of the U.S. cattle herd.

China has agreed to resume imports of Brazilian beef following more than three months of suspension due to two atypical cases of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) were discovered in Brazil.

Montana Senator Jon Tester introduced a bill that would halt imports of beef from Brazil after repeated issues with delayed reporting of BSE. The bill has support from U.S. cattle organizations.

Brazilian authorities said two reported cases of a neurodegenerative disorder in Rio de Janeiro were not related to BSE, but NCBA calls on Secretary Vilsack to immediately suspend all imports of fresh beef from Brazil.

Brazil has suspended beef exports to China after confirming two cases of “atypical” bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in two separate domestic meat plants, the agriculture ministry said on Saturday.

Brazilian beef exporters saw an 8% increase in 2020 to 2.02 million metric tons, according to Abrafrigo, the country's beef association. China was the largest importer of Brazilian beef.

The U.S. has reopened its market to fresh Brazilian beef exports effective immediately, according to Brazilian Agriculture Minister Tereza Cristina Dias. NCBA opposes the resumption of trade.

Brazilian federal prosecutors have charged JBS S.A. and its holding firm J&F Investmentos, along with 14 other individuals, for alleged fraud in the approval of investments and loans by national development bank.

Citing concerns about foreign ownership of U.S. companies, two U.S. senators have asked Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin to open a formal investigation of JBS SA.

Brazil’s agriculture minister says Indonesia has authorized beef exports from 10 Brazilian meat packing plants.

Citing heightened concerns about environmental preservation and sustainable beef production, JBS SA is using satellite technology to monitor suppliers.

Brazilian reporters claim JBS SA has been buying cattle from ranches grazing cattle on deforested land in the Amazon, a practice forbidden by the Brazilian government.

Expected to offer evidence of wrongdoings unveiled by Batistas.

A memorandum of understanding signed to ‘deepen discussions’ about combining businesses would bring scale and savings in global meat business.

Dominant McDonald’s sees rival add site every three-four days as recession-wracked populace skipping expensive steak houses.

Is saving the jungle also better for business?

Is saving the jungle also better for business?

Shares jump as Gilberto Tomazoni succeeds Batista as CEO, while Guilherme Cavalcanti appointed chief financial officer.

Joesley Batista, one of the controlling owners of JBS SA, was arrested again as part of an ongoing investigation into Brazilian corruption.

JBS S.A. announced expansion plans in Brazil to meet surging export demand from China.

JBS S.A. announced expansion plans in Brazil to meet surging export demand from China.

Analysts claim Marfrig's financial leverage will remain elevated even after the recent sale of assets aimed at reducing debt load.

Analysts claim Marfrig's financial leverage will remain elevated even after the recent sale of assets aimed at reducing debt load.

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) declared Brazil free of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) with vaccination on Thursday, opening new export prospects for the world’s largest beef exporter.

Brazil’s government has won a court decision allowing the export of live cattle, overturning an injunction obtained by an animal rights group, the Agriculture Ministry said on Monday.

Crop protein content ties for lowest in decades on bad weather.

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