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Radiation contamination concerns led to this week’s ban on food imports from the area near Japan’s crippled nuclear power plant.

In February, 249,000 dairy cows were sent through Federally inspected slaughter plants, 12% more than a year ago.

Approximately 6% of Holstein cattle carry the gene for Brachyspina, which can cause embryonic death, stillbirth or other physical deformities.

Dairy prices may rise, but until Japan’ situation becomes clearer, expect enhanced market volatility.

FAPRI assumes that 50% of the milk subject to excess production payment penalty would not have come to market in 2009.

The survey is designed to collect data on current management practices used on heifer ranches.

The committee endorses a growth management plan for the country, but it was the most divisive vote--9-8--of the 23 recommendations made.