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BSE Testing / Surveillance

In 2005, by November 30 the Canadian Food Inspection Agency had tested over 50,000 cattle from the highest risk population for BSE. This compares to 23,550 in 2004 and approximately 2,000 per year in earlier years.

The purpose of this enhanced testing level is to determine the prevalence of BSE in the Canadian herd. Testing is not undertaken for food safety purposes. Removal of the parts of the animal in which the BSE agent potentially resides (Specified Risk Materials – SRMs) ensures food safety.
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