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Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)

Updated July 27, 2004

BSE: Recent Information

09/10/04 USDA BSE Surveillance Plan: Background On Assumptions and Statistical Interences (FAQ's)
09/10/04 USDA BSE Surveillance Plan: Background On Assumptions and Statistical Inferences
08/24/04 Statement by Administrator Ron DeHaven of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and Acting Administrator Barbara Masters of the Food Safety and Inspection Service Regarding BSE Surveillance Program
08/19/04 Clarification Regarding the Importation of Eligible Fresh or Frozen Boneless Bovine Meat of Canadian Origin (PDF)
07/22/04
Final Report By Dr. Peter Fernandez Of The Animal And Plant Health Inspection Service For The U.S. BSE Technical Working Group
07/22/04 Final Report Japan-United States BSE Working Group (PDF)
07/09/04 USDA and HHS Strengthen Safeguards Against Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
07/09/04 Federal Measures to Mitigate BSE Risks: Considerations for Further Action—9 CRF Parts 50 through 85 [Docket No. 04-047-1] (PDF)

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BSE Archive *Note: Archive material is outdated and may contain incorrect information

 

 

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