INDONESIA, June 28, 2004 -- On June 21, 2004, the Director General of Livestock Services, Ministry of Agriculture, issued a Circulatory Notice that provides more details and conditions with respect to Indonesia's lifting the ban on ruminant products last May 31, 2004. A more defined and narrowed list of products allowed to enter is provided and a deadline for shipping is set.

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA, June 28, 2004 -- The Bosnia and Herzegovina National Government decided to unify its veterinary border inspections by bringing the service under the authority of the State Veterinary Office. Under the previous establishment, veterinary border inspections were a shared responsibility by three veterinary departments (two entities and one district). A single veterinary border inspection service should contribute to better protection and control of public and animal health, as well as a more efficient veterinary sector.

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA, June 28, 2004 -- Bosnian poultry consumption has been increasing for several years with domestic production growing as well. At present, there is a shortage of poultry meat for processing, and Bosnian processors find imported poultry meat cheaper than locally produced product. However, market opportunities for U.S. poultry products are still somewhat limited because of relatively high protective tariffs and competition by neighboring suppliers who enjoy free trade agreement provisions.