BSE

AMI Memos/Informational Memorandum
AMI Informational Memorandum:  BSE and Impact on U.S. Beef Trade, May 2008

AMI Informational Memorandum:  USDA Regulations on Canadian Cattle and Beef Imports, May 2008

AMI Informational Memorandum: Feed Ban, May 2008

AMI Informational Memorandum:  Litigation Involving APHIS Rule, May 2008

SRM Non-Ambulatory Final Rule (07/13/2007)

 

Minimal Risk Rule - BSE (1/4/05)
Further summary of APHIS rule - BSE; Minimal-Risk Regions and Importation of Commodities

 

International Trade/Inspection Committee, AMS Details Beef Export Verification Program (August 12, 2003)

Good Manufacturing Practices for Spinal Cord Removal (March 2002)

Joint Press Statement Regarding Efforts to Prevent BSE in the US (January 29, 2001)


Correspondence

Industry Request for Harmonization of Distal Ileum Requirements - Sec. Veneman and Hon. Speller (April 7, 2004)

SRM Removal Requirements for Canadian trade - Secretary Veneman (March 30, 2004)


Letter to Veneman (February 27, 2004)

N. American Ag Officials Letter to OIE (September 5, 2003)

Steps for Reopening Canadian/U.S. Border - Government Agriculture Officials (July 7, 2003)


Government Documents
APHIS Response to RCALF About BSE and OIE

FDA ANPR: Substances Prohibited From Use in Animal Food and Feed (November 6, 2002)

Texas Health Commission Advisory on FDA Feedlot Investigation (January 29, 2001)

EU Regionalized Risk Analysis: BSE (July 6, 2000)

FDA Talk Paper - Prohibition of Mammalian Protein in Sheep and Cattle Feed (June 7, 1997)

FDA Guidance for Industry 67, Small Entities Compliance Guide for Renderers


Comments
Docket No. 2004N-0257, Comments to FDA Regarding Proposed Rule for Record Keeping (August 13, 2004)

Docket No. 2004N-0264, Comments to Food and Drug Administration Regarding ANPR on Changes to Feed Rules (August 13, 2004)

Docket No. 2004N-0264, Federal Measures to Mitigate BSE Risks: Considerations for Further Action

Docket No. 03-080-1 - Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy: Minimal Risk Regions and Importation of Commodities (January 5, 2004)

Testimony
AMI Testimony Before Senate Commerce Committee on USDA BSE Minimal Risk Rule, February 21, 2007

Fact Sheets/Charts
  • Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE or "Mad Cow Disease")
  • BSE Questions and Answers About Beef Safety
  • Testing BSE: What It Can and Cannot Accomplish
  • Q&A: Safety of Beef Products Containing Bone or Bone Fragments
  • Timeline of European and U.S. BSE Developments
  • Chart: U.S. BSE Prevention Strategies

    • AMI Press Releases/News Stories

    AMI Joins Industry Groups Urging USDA to Finalize Comprehensive BSE Rule, June 15, 2011

    AMI Statement, USDA's Announcement to Expand Cattle and Beef Trade With Minimal Risk Countries, September 14, 2007

    AMI Statement, Proposed Rule to Restore Trade With Canada is Based on Sound Science, AMIF Says, February 21, 2007

    AMI Statement, AMI Says USDA's Return to Normal Level of BSE Surveillance is Appropriate Given Extremely Low Level of BSE in U.S., July 20, 2006

    AMI Statement, BSE Firewall System Working to Detect, Stop Diseases in U.S., AMI Says, March 13, 2006

    AMI Statement, BSE is Safe;  New Non-Definitive BSE Case Should Not Raise Concern, July 27, 2005

    AMI Statement, Beef Is Perfectly Safe:  Positive Test Result Should Not Cause Concern, June 24, 2005

    AMI Statement, R-CALF's Continued Attacks on Canadian Beef, Alliance With Activist Group, Reveal Splinter Group's Desperation to Block Imports, May 26, 2004

    AMI Statement, Impact of BSE Case on Export Markets, December 26, 2003

    AMI Statement, Possible Case of BSE, December 23, 2003

    Links
    BSE Information Source



     

     
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