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EMRG - another mad cow case maybe. Jim
Canadian Press
Thursday, December 30, 2004
Cattle look out from their pens at a feedlot near Iron Springs, Alta., Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004. (CP PICTURE ARCHIVE/Jeff McIntosh)
OTTAWA (CP) - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it has detected what may be another case of mad cow disease, a potentially devastating hit to an already struggling Canadian beef industry.
The disclosure of the suspect case early Thursday came just hours after the United States announced sweeping plans for the reopening its border in March to nearly all Canadian exports of beef and live cattle. The border was closed 19 months ago when a cow in northern Alberta tested positive for mad cow disease, or bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).
The CFIA released few details on the new suspect case, except to identify it as a 10-year-old dairy cow.
The preliminary testing results were completed on Wednesday, said the agency, adding that the testing was conducted after the cow was identified as a "downer" - unable to walk.
The finding is not definitive, but the CFIA says multiple screening tests have yielded positive results. No part of the animal entered the human food or animal feed systems, said the agency.
Samples are currently being analyzed at the Canadian Science Centre for Human and Animal Health in Winnipeg and confirmatory results are expected in three to five days.
Since confirming BSE in Canada in 2003, CFIA officials have stated that finding more cases in North America was possible.
The agency said U.S. authorities have been notified and added that it is the government's normal policy to report only confirmed results.
"However, given the unique situation created by the United States' border announcement . . . it was decided that the most prudent action would be to publicly announce the available information and provide stakeholders with a full understanding of the current situation," said the CFIA.
BSE is a chronic, degenerative disorder affecting the central nervous system of cattle. Since it was first diagnosed in Great Britain in 1986, there have been more than 180,000 cases.
If confirmed, the case could be a devastating blow to an already struggling beef industry that celebrated the U.S. announcement on Wednesday that it was finally reopening its border to most Canadian beef exports.
"Isn't that wonderful," whooped Mac McLean, owner of two feedlots near Lethbridge, Alta. "That's a big, big step. That's wonderful that they're going to do that."
If the U.S. decision stands, it would mean that about 95 per cent of the trade in beef and cattle could resume in the new year.
The beef industry has been struggling since May 20, 2003, when it was announced a single breeder cow in northern Alberta tested positive for BSE.
Before the trade ban, animals regularly crossed the border and Canada sold more than 70 per cent of its live cattle to the U.S. That market was worth $1.8 billion in 2002.
The second largest customer, Mexico, came in at $200 million and Japan imported $81 million worth. SNIP
EMRG - another mad cow case maybe. Jim
Canadian Press
Thursday, December 30, 2004
Cattle look out from their pens at a feedlot near Iron Springs, Alta., Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004. (CP PICTURE ARCHIVE/Jeff McIntosh)
OTTAWA (CP) - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it has detected what may be another case of mad cow disease, a potentially devastating hit to an already struggling Canadian beef industry.
The disclosure of the suspect case early Thursday came just hours after the United States announced sweeping plans for the reopening its border in March to nearly all Canadian exports of beef and live cattle. The border was closed 19 months ago when a cow in northern Alberta tested positive for mad cow disease, or bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).
The CFIA released few details on the new suspect case, except to identify it as a 10-year-old dairy cow.
The preliminary testing results were completed on Wednesday, said the agency, adding that the testing was conducted after the cow was identified as a "downer" - unable to walk.
The finding is not definitive, but the CFIA says multiple screening tests have yielded positive results. No part of the animal entered the human food or animal feed systems, said the agency.
Samples are currently being analyzed at the Canadian Science Centre for Human and Animal Health in Winnipeg and confirmatory results are expected in three to five days.
Since confirming BSE in Canada in 2003, CFIA officials have stated that finding more cases in North America was possible.
The agency said U.S. authorities have been notified and added that it is the government's normal policy to report only confirmed results.
"However, given the unique situation created by the United States' border announcement . . . it was decided that the most prudent action would be to publicly announce the available information and provide stakeholders with a full understanding of the current situation," said the CFIA.
BSE is a chronic, degenerative disorder affecting the central nervous system of cattle. Since it was first diagnosed in Great Britain in 1986, there have been more than 180,000 cases.
If confirmed, the case could be a devastating blow to an already struggling beef industry that celebrated the U.S. announcement on Wednesday that it was finally reopening its border to most Canadian beef exports.
"Isn't that wonderful," whooped Mac McLean, owner of two feedlots near Lethbridge, Alta. "That's a big, big step. That's wonderful that they're going to do that."
If the U.S. decision stands, it would mean that about 95 per cent of the trade in beef and cattle could resume in the new year.
The beef industry has been struggling since May 20, 2003, when it was announced a single breeder cow in northern Alberta tested positive for BSE.
Before the trade ban, animals regularly crossed the border and Canada sold more than 70 per cent of its live cattle to the U.S. That market was worth $1.8 billion in 2002.
The second largest customer, Mexico, came in at $200 million and Japan imported $81 million worth. SNIP
EMRG - another mad cow case maybe. Jim
Canadian Press
Thursday, December 30, 2004
Cattle look out from their pens at a feedlot near Iron Springs, Alta., Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004. (CP PICTURE ARCHIVE/Jeff McIntosh)
OTTAWA (CP) - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it has detected what may be another case of mad cow disease, a potentially devastating hit to an already struggling Canadian beef industry.
The disclosure of the suspect case early Thursday came just hours after the United States announced sweeping plans for the reopening its border in March to nearly all Canadian exports of beef and live cattle. The border was closed 19 months ago when a cow in northern Alberta tested positive for mad cow disease, or bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).
The CFIA released few details on the new suspect case, except to identify it as a 10-year-old dairy cow.
The preliminary testing results were completed on Wednesday, said the agency, adding that the testing was conducted after the cow was identified as a "downer" - unable to walk.
The finding is not definitive, but the CFIA says multiple screening tests have yielded positive results. No part of the animal entered the human food or animal feed systems, said the agency.
Samples are currently being analyzed at the Canadian Science Centre for Human and Animal Health in Winnipeg and confirmatory results are expected in three to five days.
Since confirming BSE in Canada in 2003, CFIA officials have stated that finding more cases in North America was possible.
The agency said U.S. authorities have been notified and added that it is the government's normal policy to report only confirmed results.
"However, given the unique situation created by the United States' border announcement . . . it was decided that the most prudent action would be to publicly announce the available information and provide stakeholders with a full understanding of the current situation," said the CFIA.
BSE is a chronic, degenerative disorder affecting the central nervous system of cattle. Since it was first diagnosed in Great Britain in 1986, there have been more than 180,000 cases.
If confirmed, the case could be a devastating blow to an already struggling beef industry that celebrated the U.S. announcement on Wednesday that it was finally reopening its border to most Canadian beef exports.
"Isn't that wonderful," whooped Mac McLean, owner of two feedlots near Lethbridge, Alta. "That's a big, big step. That's wonderful that they're going to do that."
If the U.S. decision stands, it would mean that about 95 per cent of the trade in beef and cattle could resume in the new year.
The beef industry has been struggling since May 20, 2003, when it was announced a single breeder cow in northern Alberta tested positive for BSE.
Before the trade ban, animals regularly crossed the border and Canada sold more than 70 per cent of its live cattle to the U.S. That market was worth $1.8 billion in 2002.
The second largest customer, Mexico, came in at $200 million and Japan imported $81 million worth. SNIP
BZET at a new hod of .125 +25%. Nice comeback. This one has a ways to go yet. Jim
BZET at a new hod of .125 +25%. Nice comeback. This one has a ways to go yet. Jim
BZET at a new hod of .125 +25%. Nice comeback. This one has a ways to go yet. Jim
EMRG - 'Webcast: U.S. Officials To Provide Update On BSE-Related Trade Issues at 3 p.m. EST
Government officials will provide an update on bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) related trade issues today at 3 p.m. EST. This teleconference and webcast is not expected to include announcements of any BSE test results. Webcast begins at 3 p.m. EST.'
AVR - Good volume today and up 14% to .16. Over a million shares on both bid and ask. Could be ready to pop??? Jim
AVR - Good volume today and up 14% to .16. Over a million shares on both bid and ask. Could be ready to pop??? Jim
ACHI off and running. Now at .08 + 36%. Jim
ACHI off and running. Now at .08 + 36%. Jim
CLN hot. Volume now 6 x average. Went from .40 to .53 yesterday and is now at .66. No news. Jim
CLN hot. Volume now 6 x average. Went from .40 to .53 yesterday and is now at .66. No news. Jim
CLN hot. Volume now 6 x average. Went from .40 to .53 yesterday and is now at .66. No news. Jim
BPUR can't get by .45. Unlimited supply at that level. 500k offered at .45 now. 17 million traded so far today. Bluesky ahead 'if' it can get by that .45. Jim
BPUR can't get by .45. Unlimited supply at that level. 500k offered at .45 now. 17 million traded so far today. Bluesky ahead 'if' it can get by that .45. Jim
CLN now up 30% to .53 on 4 X average volume. This one has been beaten down too much. Now it time for revenge. Doubled my position at .49 half hour ago. Jim
CLN now up 30% to .53 on 4 X average volume. This one has been beaten down too much. Now it time for revenge. Doubled my position at .49 half hour ago. Jim
CLN now up 30% to .53 on 4 X average volume. This one has been beaten down too much. Now it time for revenge. Doubled my position at .49 half hour ago. Jim
BPUR appears to have a .45 wall right now. Get through that and bluesky may be on the way. Jim
185K at .45 just went by for BPUR. May be ready for a 'real' pop. Jim
ECGI - over 10 million traded. That's 4 x average and more than the float. Maybe a takeover about to occur. they have lots of cash and little debt. And the business is looking good too. A very attractive take-over candidate???? Just rambling. Now at .69 +28%. Jim
ECGI - over 10 million traded. That's 4 x average and more than the float. Maybe a takeover about to occur. they have lots of cash and little debt. And the business is looking good too. A very attractive take-over candidate???? Just rambling. Now at .69 +28%. Jim
ECGI - no news and over 7 million traded already. Now up 26% to .68. Jim
ECGI - no news and over 7 million traded already. Now up 26% to .68. Jim
New hod for SWEB. Now at .34 +15%. Jim
CYBT moving up on announcement of test of Cphone by Marines in Iraq. Over 33 million traded. Now at .0021 +10%. Jim
CYBT moving up on announcement of test of Cphone by Marines in Iraq. Over 33 million traded. Now at .0021 +10%. Jim
SWEB now up to .32 +8.5%. Volume is now 2.5 X average. Company has no debt and 31 million shares in the float. Jim
SWEB now up to .32 +8.5%. Volume is now 2.5 X average. Company has no debt and 31 million shares in the float. Jim
SWEB getting volume, but not much price improvement after getting that buy rating and new target of .60 from Investment Research Syndicate. Now at .31 +.015. Jim
SWEB getting volume, but not much price improvement after getting that buy rating and new target of .60 from Investment Research Syndicate. Now at .305. Jim
LFP may fnally be ready to pop. Over 370K shares traded in pm. Now up a penny to .31. Jim
LFP may fnally be ready to pop. Over 370K shares traded in pm. Now up a penny to .31. Jim
Nice bounce on CRDM. Now at .46 +15%. Good volume coming in now. Over 1.5 million traded. Jim
Nice bounce on CRDM. Now at .46 +15%. Good volume coming in now. Over 1.5 million traded. Jim
Nice bounce on CRDM. Now at .46 +15%. Good volume coming in now. Over 1.5 million traded. Jim
EMFP ask just jumped to .39 from .35. Need some volume on this puppy. Now at .38 +12%. Jim
XDSL - picking up steam again. Jump up 30% early and retreated to about 15% up. Now back to up 25% to .40. Over 3 million traded. Jim
XDSL - picking up steam again. Jump up 30% early and retreated to about 15% up. Now back to up 25% to .40. Over 3 million traded. Jim