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Latest Information (as of January 14, 2005 - 12:00 EST)
Case 2 (Confirmed January 2, 2005)
Based on records of feed purchases and use, the CFIA has confirmed that the infected animal, born in 1996, was exposed to feed rations containing meat and bone meal.
This feed was produced before the 1997 feed ban, when the inclusion of meat and bone meal in ruminant feeds was allowed. This finding concludes the feed component of the investigation.
Case 3 (Confirmed January 11, 2005)
An additional 15 cattle from the infected animal's birth cohort have been identified and placed under individual animal quarantines. All live animals from the birth cohort, currently 37 cattle, will be tested.
Investigators are collecting information pertaining to feed used on the farm of origin. The CFIA is tracing records from the farm of origin and investigating feed retailers and manufacturers.
CFIA officials expect to release the details of a review of Canada's feed ban next week. International animal health and feed experts are expected to participate in the review.
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Latest Information (as of January 12, 2005 - 15:00 EST)
Case 2 (Confirmed January 2, 2005)
Nine animals from Case 2's birth cohort have been euthanized and tested negative for BSE.
Ongoing traceouts have confirmed that an additional three birth cohort animals were exported to the United States. American authorities have been notified.
Case 3 (Confirmed January 11, 2005)
Based on current information, we have identified 22 cattle from Case 3's birth cohort. Additional traceouts are underway
CFIA officials are preparing to undertake a review of Canada's feed ban. This process will examine the effectiveness of industry's compliance with the ban in limiting the spread of BSE. The review will include participation from international animal health and feed experts.
An extensive international outreach campaign is underway to reinforce awareness and understanding of the science-based measures Canada has in place to protect human and animal health from BSE.
Canadian officials have been dispatched to China and will be travelling to Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan over the coming week.
Canada's Chief Veterinary Officer is currently in Washington for technical discussions with USDA and FDA officials.
Minister Mitchell will travel to Mexico next week and the United States soon after to meet with his counterparts.
Heads of Missions will be fully briefed this week so they can serve as effective advocates of Canada's BSE safeguards.
Latest Information (as of January 14, 2005 - 12:00 EST)
Case 2 (Confirmed January 2, 2005)
Based on records of feed purchases and use, the CFIA has confirmed that the infected animal, born in 1996, was exposed to feed rations containing meat and bone meal.
This feed was produced before the 1997 feed ban, when the inclusion of meat and bone meal in ruminant feeds was allowed. This finding concludes the feed component of the investigation.
Case 3 (Confirmed January 11, 2005)
An additional 15 cattle from the infected animal's birth cohort have been identified and placed under individual animal quarantines. All live animals from the birth cohort, currently 37 cattle, will be tested.
Investigators are collecting information pertaining to feed used on the farm of origin. The CFIA is tracing records from the farm of origin and investigating feed retailers and manufacturers.
CFIA officials expect to release the details of a review of Canada's feed ban next week. International animal health and feed experts are expected to participate in the review.
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Latest Information (as of January 12, 2005 - 15:00 EST)
Case 2 (Confirmed January 2, 2005)
Nine animals from Case 2's birth cohort have been euthanized and tested negative for BSE.
Ongoing traceouts have confirmed that an additional three birth cohort animals were exported to the United States. American authorities have been notified.
Case 3 (Confirmed January 11, 2005)
Based on current information, we have identified 22 cattle from Case 3's birth cohort. Additional traceouts are underway
CFIA officials are preparing to undertake a review of Canada's feed ban. This process will examine the effectiveness of industry's compliance with the ban in limiting the spread of BSE. The review will include participation from international animal health and feed experts.
An extensive international outreach campaign is underway to reinforce awareness and understanding of the science-based measures Canada has in place to protect human and animal health from BSE.
Canadian officials have been dispatched to China and will be travelling to Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan over the coming week.
Canada's Chief Veterinary Officer is currently in Washington for technical discussions with USDA and FDA officials.
Minister Mitchell will travel to Mexico next week and the United States soon after to meet with his counterparts.
Heads of Missions will be fully briefed this week so they can serve as effective advocates of Canada's BSE safeguards.
