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Alberta Cow Tests Positive

Manitoba_Rancher

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ALBERTA COW TESTS POSITIVE FOR BSE
OTTAWA, July 13, 2006 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in a 50-month-old dairy cow from Alberta. The animal was first reported on Monday, July 10, based on preliminary test results. The entire carcass has been incinerated and did not enter the human or animal feed systems.

The CFIA has located the birth farm, and investigators are tracing other cattle born on the premises within 12 months before or after the birth of the affected animal.

Given its age, the affected animal was exposed to BSE after the 1997 implementation of Canada’s feed ban. This scenario, as well as the animal’s age, is consistent with the experiences of most countries reporting cases of BSE. Nonetheless, a full accounting and determination of how this animal was exposed to BSE will be the primary focus of the CFIA’s investigation. The CFIA has extended an invitation to American animal health officials to participate in this effort.

With a view to accelerating the eradication of BSE from Canada, the CFIA announced on June 26, 2006, further enhancements to prevent specified risk material (SRM) from entering the animal feed system, pet food and fertilizers. SRM are tissues known to contain concentrated levels of the BSE agent in infected cattle. These tissues have been removed from all cattle slaughtered for human consumption since 2003. This key public health protection is internationally recognized as the most effective way to protect the safety of food from BSE.

This animal, along with all previous cases, was detected through the national surveillance program, which targets the highest risk animal populations. The program is intended to establish the prevalence of the disease and continues to indicate that only a very low level of BSE is present in the national cattle herd. Canada has monitored its cattle for BSE since 1991. Starting in 2003, the number of animals annually tested sharply increased. During the same period, the CFIA, provinces and industry have collaborated to promote awareness and encourage reporting of potential BSE cases, which is an important factor in domestic and international confidence.

The CFIA continues to receive excellent cooperation from the owner of the affected animal and the Province of Alberta. Information obtained through the investigation will be posted to the CFIA’s website as details become available.
 

flounder

Well-known member
----- Original Message -----
From: "Terry S. Singeltary Sr." <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2006 2:29 PM
Subject: Re: CANADA FINDS ANOTHER 'SUSPECT' BSE CASE 'CONFIRMED' ..........


> ##################### Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy #####################
>
> Latest Information (as of July 13, 2006 - 15:00 EST)
> The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed bovine spongiform
> encephalopathy (BSE) in a 50-month-old dairy cow from Alberta. The animal
> was first reported on Monday, July 10, based on preliminary test results.
> The entire carcass has been incinerated and did not enter the human or
> animal feed systems.
> The CFIA has located the birth farm, and investigators are tracing other
> cattle born on the premises within 12 months before or after the birth of
> the affected animal.
> Given its age, the affected animal was exposed to BSE after the 1997
> implementation of Canada’s feed ban. This scenario, as well as the animal’s
> age, is consistent with the experiences of most countries reporting cases of
> BSE. Nonetheless, a full accounting and determination of how this animal was
> exposed to BSE will be the primary focus of the CFIA’s investigation. The
> CFIA has extended an invitation to American animal health officials to
> participate in this effort.
> The CFIA continues to receive excellent cooperation from the owner of the
> affected animal and the Province of Alberta. Information obtained through
> the investigation will be posted to the CFIA’s website as details become
> available.
>
>
> http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/disemala/bseesb/situatione.shtml
>
> TSS
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Terry S. Singeltary Sr." <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Monday, July 10, 2006 1:43 PM
> Subject: CANADA FINDS ANOTHER 'SUSPECT' BSE CASE while USA is simply not
> looking to find (as of July 10, 2006 - 13:00 EST)
>
>
> ##################### Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
> #####################
>
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mrj

Well-known member
PORKER said:
I Now Demand a LIVE Urine BSE test to have a certified BSE FREE Herd.

What???

Even before there is a verifiable PROOF of a cause and effect between BSE and ANY human illness?

Or any proof that such a test exists and gives true results?

MRJ
 

Mike

Well-known member
MRJ said:
PORKER said:
I Now Demand a LIVE Urine BSE test to have a certified BSE FREE Herd.

What???

Even before there is a verifiable PROOF of a cause and effect between BSE and ANY human illness?

Or any proof that such a test exists and gives true results?

MRJ

The Western Blot test has been proven over and over and over. Just ask Johanns. Or maybe even the clone Gary Weber that bashed it and said they were only trying to sell tests.

If you are gonna continue to partake in the gin, you should at least try a better brand.........I recommend "Beefeaters". :lol: :lol:

http://www.thisisgin.com/homeusa.asp
 

RobertMac

Well-known member
Mike said:
MRJ said:
PORKER said:
I Now Demand a LIVE Urine BSE test to have a certified BSE FREE Herd.

What???

Even before there is a verifiable PROOF of a cause and effect between BSE and ANY human illness?

Or any proof that such a test exists and gives true results?

MRJ

The Western Blot test has been proven over and over and over. Just ask Johanns. Or maybe even the clone Gary Weber that bashed it and said they were only trying to sell tests.

If you are gonna continue to partake in the gin, you should at least try a better brand.........I recommend "Beefeaters". :lol: :lol:

http://www.thisisgin.com/homeusa.asp

My wife like Bombay...but then again, she doesn't care for NCBA!!!! :wink: :lol: :lol: :lol:
 

Econ101

Well-known member
MRJ said:
PORKER said:
I Now Demand a LIVE Urine BSE test to have a certified BSE FREE Herd.

What???

Even before there is a verifiable PROOF of a cause and effect between BSE and ANY human illness?

Or any proof that such a test exists and gives true results?

MRJ

MRJ, if you keep your head in the sand, you can't see what is going on around you. I would suggest you pull it out of the sand and look. If you have trouble believing your eyes, please take you blinders off.

There will no proof for someone who doesn't want to see it. You seem to be in that category a lot of the time.

Have there been any studies disproving that the tests do not work?

If not, why not?

As I said, you are only going to see what you want to.
 

Econ101

Well-known member
reader (the Second) said:
Mike said:
MRJ said:
What???

Even before there is a verifiable PROOF of a cause and effect between BSE and ANY human illness?

Or any proof that such a test exists and gives true results?

MRJ

The Western Blot test has been proven over and over and over. Just ask Johanns. Or maybe even the clone Gary Weber that bashed it and said they were only trying to sell tests.

If you are gonna continue to partake in the gin, you should at least try a better brand.........I recommend "Beefeaters". :lol: :lol:

http://www.thisisgin.com/homeusa.asp

Whew, she's so outta it, she must be smoking something.

I listened to UK expert after UK expert (and some Canadian and U.S. as well) discuss the link between BSE and variant CJD for two days last week. She's nearly the last person on the planet to get onboard, USDA and every SecAg accepted the evidence for the BSE - vCJD link years ago.

This is what the tobacco companies said about lung cancer -- it's all a myth and conspiracy :wink: :wink: :lol: :lol:

Facts travel slow to her brain but only because she wants them to.

Ignorance is not a sin but planned ignorance for self interest is.
 

mrj

Well-known member
Econ101 said:
MRJ said:
PORKER said:
I Now Demand a LIVE Urine BSE test to have a certified BSE FREE Herd.

What???

Even before there is a verifiable PROOF of a cause and effect between BSE and ANY human illness?

Or any proof that such a test exists and gives true results?

MRJ

MRJ, if you keep your head in the sand, you can't see what is going on around you. I would suggest you pull it out of the sand and look. If you have trouble believing your eyes, please take you blinders off.

There will no proof for someone who doesn't want to see it. You seem to be in that category a lot of the time.

Have there been any studies disproving that the tests do not work?

If not, why not?

As I said, you are only going to see what you want to.
Oh Master of the Universe in your own mind, what does this sentence really say: "Have there been any studies disproving that the tests do not work"? Can it be "disproved" that something "does (do) not work"? Would it not be more logical to ask if there have been studies PROVING that the tests do not work? Of course, you will claim it was a "typo"! What is your hat size, anyway?

Econ,reader and Mike, show me the verified PROOF of the link between BSE and vCJD. Sure there is a ton of material suggesting linkage. Where is the work incontrovertibly PROVING there is such a link? Yes, it may be close enough to be practical and politically correct to accept the theory, but what if it is eventually shown to be false?????

The word "supercilious" comes to mind as a description of your attitudes when reading statements from you regarding people with whom you do not agree.

Supercilious: Exhibiting haughty contempt or indifference.

You are welcome to it. How anyone can have such a closed mind as to believe their way is the only way is beyond my comprehension. Contrary to what you claim, I do listen to all sides, but reserve the right to accept what seems to me to be reasonable, sensible, and sound. My major deciding factor IS NOT that it be detrimental to Tyson, USDA, or NCBA, as much of yours seems to be.

MRJ
 

Jason

Well-known member
Porker, what if you test your herd of young cows and all test negative with a urine test. Then as they age 1 or 2 develop BSE and are discovered?

Who would be liable? You, the test mfg. or the ones who found the later positive?

The more different tests and scenarios we bring into BSE the more troubles it creates.

What we know now is that feed bans reduce the incidence of BSE. SRM removal is another guard. Testing all animals that have symptoms is yet another.

Promoting new tests that may or may not work is muddying the waters and will harm us more than help.
 

Tam

Well-known member
What I would like to know is if Porker decides to test his whole herd with a live urine test, is any and all governments going to accept his word that his herd is BSE free if they themselves HAVE NOT APPROVED THE TEST? Will this not be a waste of time and money if we still have to test these animals with an approved BSE test and still remove the SRM to assure the beef is safe to eat because even the approved test CAN BE WRONG? Until this test is approved world wide and can be guaranteed to work everytime I can't see where it is going to save us anything.
 

RobertMac

Well-known member
Jason said:
Porker, what if you test your herd of young cows and all test negative with a urine test. Then as they age 1 or 2 develop BSE and are discovered?

Who would be liable? You, the test mfg. or the ones who found the later positive?

The more different tests and scenarios we bring into BSE the more troubles it creates.

What we know now is that feed bans reduce the incidence of BSE. SRM removal is another guard. Testing all animals that have symptoms is yet another.

Promoting new tests that may or may not work is muddying the waters and will harm us more than help.

The only 'muddying of the water' is for those that don't want to see! The more research...the more testing...the more data...the closer we get to a solution! Reduction of incidence is not an option when the end result is always fatal!
 

Tam

Well-known member
Murgen said:
How long does it take for a positve to be deemed "Atypical"?
Not long in the US if it means they can call off the investigation and not have to look for the feed source an infect cow contracted BSE from. :wink:
 

Sandhusker

Well-known member
Tam said:
Murgen said:
How long does it take for a positve to be deemed "Atypical"?
Not long in the US if it means they can call off the investigation and not have to look for the feed source an infect cow contracted BSE from. :wink:

This is the work of the USDA. You're not questioning their credibility, are you?
 
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