Daily News Update, Jan. 24, 2008

Barbados, Indonesia open trade to U.S. beef
The United States Department of Agriculture's Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) has revised its Export Library for U.S. beef export requirements to Barbados and Indonesia following separate agreements by the USDA and  both countries' authorities to allow access for beef and beef products. more
 

Congressional leaders push for veterinary workforce expansion act
Wisconsin Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin spoke to a House subcommittee for health Wednesday in favor of the Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act, legislation that would increase classroom and laboratory space in veterinary schools and enable more students to enroll. more
 

TWDB makes organizational changes
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has undergone a revision of its organizational structure, including redirecting board leaders to more active focus areas and realigning resources to facilitate recent changes to TWDB operations. more
 

E. coli: source of the 'next biofuel'?
Scientists have genetically engineered E. coli that is highly efficient in producing butanol, a promising new type of biofuel. This new technology could speed up the development of butanol biofuels into a cost-effective alternative to ethanol. more
 

TSCRA Annual Convention & Trade Show
Plan to attend March 14-17 in Corpus Christi, Texas!  go
 

Operation Cow Thief
You can help catch a thief!  go
 

Market Information
Direct link to TSCRA's market information page go
 

Events and Sale Calendar
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