USA: Brazil's bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) fallout

Published 2023년 3월 2일

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Brazil has reported a case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE or 'mad cow disease') in a 9-year-old male cow from a herd of 160, leading to concerns from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) and U.S. Sen. Steve Daines about the country's compliance with World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) requirements on reporting such cases. This concern is compounded by the potential economic impact on Brazil, given that China, its largest beef export market, has threatened to halt imports following the confirmation of BSE. The article highlights the need for swift action from the USDA and calls for a suspension of Brazilian beef imports, citing last year's significant surge in these imports as context for the broader implications of the current situation.

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More than a month passed before Brazilian authorities reported a case of mad cow disease, more properly known as bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). The 35-day delay was called "unacceptable" by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA), and "in clear violation of WOAH (World Organisation for Animal Health) requirements." The WOAH is an intergovernmental group charged with supporting and promoting animal disease control on a global level. DTN reported earlier that BSE was confirmed in the state of Para. The Ministry of Agriculture identified the infected animal as a 9-year-old male in a 160-head herd. Samples from the sick animal were sent to a World Health Organization for Animal Health Lab in Canada to find out if the animal had a classic form of BSE or an atypical variation. The atypical form is more common in older animals and is considered to be lower risk. NCBA President and South Dakota cattleman Todd Wilkinson said in a statement that Brazil has repeatedly ...

Source: Dtnpf