World Veterinary Congress 2011
SOUTH AFRICA - Cape Town to host world congress in October 2011.

Zimbabwe Bans Imports On Disease Fears
SOUTH AFRICA - Zimbabwe has banned the import of animal products from South Africa.

Villagers’ Cattle Die as Land is Robbed
SOUTH AFRICA - Villagers claim to have their cattle grazing land and dams robbed from them by a member of the Zanu (PF) party.

Energy Becoming an Important Factor in SA Beef
SOUTH AFRICA - International economic recession, high energy prices and global warming are increasingly important factors in beef-cattle breeding.

South Africa Target for Australian Beef
AUSTRALIA - Australian beef producers could find a new market in South Africa, following a trip by 24 of Queensland's top beef producers to the country recently..

South Africa Lifts EU Beef and Dairy Ban
SOUTH AFRICA - The South African government has lifted its ban on EU beef and dairy products.

SAMIC CEO Resigns
SOUTH AFRICA - The Chief Executive Officer and Director of the board of the South Africa Meat Industry Company (SAMIC), Manie Booysen, has resigned.

Country Bird Benefits from Lower Grain Cost
SOUTH AFRICA - Margin growth is likely to come from lower maize prices, says the poultry and meat producer.

WMC REPORT - Livestock Industry Warned over Climate Change
SOUTH AFRICA - The livestock industry has to take a responsible attitude to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, writes TheCattleSite senior editor, Chris Harris.

WMC REPORT - Call for Action on Food Prices
SOUTH AFRICA - The meat industry can help to assure stable food prices and change the direction of prices, South Africa's agriculture minister Lulu Xingwana told the World Meat Congress in Cape Town, writes TheCattleSite Senior Editor, Chris Harris.

USMEF Officials Brief World Meat Congress
US - Meat industry leaders from across the world are gathered in Cape Town, South Africa, this week for the 2008 IMS World Meat Congress.

WMC REPORT - Appeal for Trade Talks to Resume
SOUTH AFRICA - The EU is going to "strain every muscle to get a deal" in the World Trade Organisation negotiations, writes TheCattleSite Senior Editor, Chris Harris.

WMC REPORT - Disease Control Essential to Maintain Markets
SOUTH AFRICA - Countries who want to maintain their position in the world beef market will have to control disease outbreaks such as foot and mouth disease and BSE.

WMC REPORT - Providing a Sustainable Industry
SOUTH AFRICA - The sustainability of the international meat industry and the need to meet the demands of a growing world population and growing consumption were the major themes to launch the 17th World Meat Congress in Cape Town, South Africa, writes,...

Politicians Head World Meat Congress Discussion
SOUTH AFRICA - The 17th IMS World Meat Congress in Cape Town, South Africa next week will be launched with a discussion by agriculture politicians from around the world on Meeting the Policy Challenges.

World Meat Congress Set for Cape Town
SOUTH AFRICA - The International Meat Secretariat is to hold its 17th World Meat Congress in Cape Town from 7-10 September 2008.

Irish Beef Back On South African Menu After Seven Years
SOUTH AFRICA - has agreed to open its market to Irish beef after a ban of almost seven years. It has agreed to lift the restrictions on an agreed certification basis.

56% Of Koreans Intend To Buy American Beef
SOUTH AFRICA - More than half of Koreans said they will buy imported American beef and agricultural products once the free trade agreement with the U.S. takes effect

Beef, Veal Back On Menu In SA homes
SOUTH AFRICA - South African beef and veal production rose to its highest in 25 years in 2006, as the increasing wealth of black consumers and falling prices boosted production.

Woolies Turns Back On SA Beef
JOHANNESBURG - Woolworths is unable to get South African beef for its new free-range beef offering as there is no organised grouping that can comply with the retailer's standards.