U.S. RECOGNIZED FOR ROBUST BSE CONTROLS
Published May 30, 2013 in Food Product Design
WASHINGTON—The American Meat Institute (AMI) announced that the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) has recognized the United States as having negligible risk status for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).
"Negligible risk" is the lowest risk level under the OIE animal health code. Countries with "negligible risk" status have implemented robust BSE controls and done extensive surveillance of their herds to demonstrate this extremely low risk level.
"We are gratified OIE has recognized the health of the U.S. cattle herd and the safety of our beef supply," said AMI President J. Patrick Boyle. "This recognition affirms our two decades of industry, government and scientific community collaboration to protect our cattle and produce safe, wholesome beef products for consumers worldwide."
"Negligible risk" is the lowest risk level under the OIE animal health code. Countries with "negligible risk" status have implemented robust BSE controls and done extensive surveillance of their herds to demonstrate this extremely low risk level.
"We are gratified OIE has recognized the health of the U.S. cattle herd and the safety of our beef supply," said AMI President J. Patrick Boyle. "This recognition affirms our two decades of industry, government and scientific community collaboration to protect our cattle and produce safe, wholesome beef products for consumers worldwide."
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