There appears to be a 25 dollar /head premium for age-certified cattle eligible for Japan, but it requires some preparation to meet the verification rules. Cattle producers and feeders can expect a nice premium for cattle that fit the new Japanese beef chain. But the industry hopes the route to get cattle verified and approved for Far East sales isn't like a slow boat to China. That's not the case so far. Industry-leading such as the Texas Cattle Feeders Association (TCFA) and others, are working with feedyards, ranchers and, other suppliers to assure proper measures are met, and prevent the program from being Shanghaied.
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