BSE | Alabama Cow Again Tests Positive For BSE | An Alabama cow again tested...
BSE
Alabama Cow Again Tests Positive For BSE
An Alabama cow again tested positive for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), this time using an immunohistochemistry (IHC) test, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced March 15.
The USDA announced March 13 the animal tested positive for BSE using rapid screening and Western blot tests. The IHC test was then conducted at the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa, and also shows BSE in the animal.
APHIS is currently conducting an epidemiological investigation into the animal's origin to trace its place of birth. It had been on the Alabama farm less than a year.
One of the first steps in this investigation will be the recovery of the carcass for examination to allow APHIS investigators to directly examine the breed and age of the animal as well as check it for any form of identification such as ear-tags.
The non-ambulatory cow was euthanized by the examining veterinarian, who collected a sample to submit for BSE testing, and buried on the farm.
The cow, initially reported to be a Santa Gertrudis, is now believed to be a red crossbred, possibly with one Santa Gertrudis or similar breed parent.
APHIS said it will continue to work with the state of Alabama to learn more about the animal's history, and the results of its epidemiological investigation will be shared with the public. All animals of interest will be tested for BSE.
The USDA News Release can be read online.
Mexico
New Additional Statements For Pork Products
The additional statements for pork products section of the online FSIS Export Library of Requirements for Mexico has been changed to read:
14. Additional Statements for Pork Products
a. For all pork and products containing pork, the following statements must be typed in the “Remarks” section of FSIS Form 9060-5 or provided on an FSIS letterhead certificate.*
1. That the product is from the country of origin as indicated in the document;
2. That the product comes from healthy animals inspected ante and postmortem at establishments under official control;
3. The United States is a country free of classical swine fever (hog cholera) and vaccination of this disease is prohibited;
4. That the product is approved by the USDA for human consumption; and
5. That the product comes from a plant approved by SAGARPA’s Animal Health Department for exporting to Mexico.
BSE
Alabama Cow Again Tests Positive For BSE
An Alabama cow again tested positive for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), this time using an immunohistochemistry (IHC) test, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced March 15.
The USDA announced March 13 the animal tested positive for BSE using rapid screening and Western blot tests. The IHC test was then conducted at the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa, and also shows BSE in the animal.
APHIS is currently conducting an epidemiological investigation into the animal's origin to trace its place of birth. It had been on the Alabama farm less than a year.
One of the first steps in this investigation will be the recovery of the carcass for examination to allow APHIS investigators to directly examine the breed and age of the animal as well as check it for any form of identification such as ear-tags.
The non-ambulatory cow was euthanized by the examining veterinarian, who collected a sample to submit for BSE testing, and buried on the farm.
The cow, initially reported to be a Santa Gertrudis, is now believed to be a red crossbred, possibly with one Santa Gertrudis or similar breed parent.
APHIS said it will continue to work with the state of Alabama to learn more about the animal's history, and the results of its epidemiological investigation will be shared with the public. All animals of interest will be tested for BSE.
The USDA News Release can be read online.
Mexico
New Additional Statements For Pork Products
The additional statements for pork products section of the online FSIS Export Library of Requirements for Mexico has been changed to read:
14. Additional Statements for Pork Products
a. For all pork and products containing pork, the following statements must be typed in the “Remarks” section of FSIS Form 9060-5 or provided on an FSIS letterhead certificate.*
1. That the product is from the country of origin as indicated in the document;
2. That the product comes from healthy animals inspected ante and postmortem at establishments under official control;
3. The United States is a country free of classical swine fever (hog cholera) and vaccination of this disease is prohibited;
4. That the product is approved by the USDA for human consumption; and
5. That the product comes from a plant approved by SAGARPA’s Animal Health Department for exporting to Mexico.