Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE)

Today, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) notified the World Organisation for Animal Health of a case of atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). Canada’s beef industry takes BSE surveillance extremely seriously and although unfortunate, this discovery demonstrates the robust nature of the National BSE Surveillance Program we have in place. “The quick discovery of this…

Canada has reason to celebrate this week, as the Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) announced the country’s move to negligible risk status for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) on Thursday. “Obtaining the “negligible risk” status from the OIE confirms that Canada’s beef production system is sound, safe and respected,” said Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude…

At the 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM), held virtually, the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) Board Members re-elected Bob Lowe (AB) and Reg Schellenberg (SK) as President and Vice President, respectively, and set CCA’s path forward for the upcoming year.  During a productive AGM, CCA discussed the beef industry’s priorities for the year ahead, including focusing…

The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) is pleased with the Government of Canada’s announcement today that sees Canada one step closer to be recognized as Negligible Risk by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).  Today marks an important step forward for the Canadian beef industry. Final approval is subject to…