Nabma has been made aware of a new report on a subject of Beef, Pork and Poultry – Global Markets and Trade. This may be of interest to livestock members. The executive summary is listed below. If any Nabma member requires a full copy of the report please contact the Nabma office.

Executive Summary

Trade of beef, pork and poultry by major exporters is forecasted to reach record levels in 2006 despite the instability of continued disease outbreaks and their resulting trade restrictions. While avian influenza (AI) in Asia and Russia, foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Brazil, as well as trade restrictions on U.S. and Canadian beef due to bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) have undoubtedly impacted global trade and will continue to be a cause of concern, meat consumption among major consuming countries continues to climb spurring increased production and growth in exports.

2006: Key Developments and Factors – Impacting Livestock and Meat- Production, Supply and Distribution

Positive macroeconomic growth will continue to encourage investment and increase consumer demand.

Red meat and poultry meat prices for major exporters influenced by disease related trade distortions.

Favorable exchange rate enables U.S. to remain price competitive.

FMD in Brazil will have minimal impact on current meat trade flows.

Broiler meat exports to surpass beef exports by major traders.