U.S. imports of Brazilian beef surged last year, but after confirmation of mad cow disease in that country, many are calling for a halt to the buying.
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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 ...
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