Canada one step closer to negligible BSE status after committee review
March 16, 2021
The Scientific Commission of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) has determined Canada’s application to change its bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) status from a controlled-risk country to one of negligible risks
by Kelsey Johnson – The Sprout
This BSE determination means Canada meets the necessary requirements and the OIE has sent its recommendation to the broader delegation, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada says.
An official vote on Canada’s application to change its BSE status is expected to take place at the end of May when the OIE meets for its next World Assembly of OIE Delegates General Session.
“Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada said a change Canada’s BSE status from controlled to negligible would “help secure and negotiate access for Canadian cattle and beef products”
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