"We know Canada still processes downers and the US doesn't." :shock:
I just have to ask if its BACK does that mean
1. it didn't pass the first time it was introduced to the US Congress and the US never stopped processing downers ? :shock:
OR
2. this is something that has to pass every Congress to keep the rule alive and stop the US from processing downers? :?
If the answer is number one I think SOMEBODY LIED at an ICON meeting. :wink:
Don't worry though if it passes this time you will be one step closer to catching up with us in industry standards. :wink:
Downer Animals Legislation is Back
Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-HI) and Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-NY) introduced the "Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act of 2007," which would prohibit "downed" animals from the food supply. Regarding S. 394 and H.R. 681, Ackerman said, "For years, the cattle industry and those who represent them have foolishly put profit ahead of public health and wound up jeopardizing both."
The legislation would require the "humane euthanasia" of nonambulatory animals, prohibit the movement of conscious nonambulatory animals, make it unlawful for an inspector to pass any nonambulatory livestock or carcass, and require that nonambulatory animals be labeled, marked, stamped or tagged as "inspected and condemned." Similar legislation was introduced last Congress.
I just have to ask if its BACK does that mean
1. it didn't pass the first time it was introduced to the US Congress and the US never stopped processing downers ? :shock:
OR
2. this is something that has to pass every Congress to keep the rule alive and stop the US from processing downers? :?
If the answer is number one I think SOMEBODY LIED at an ICON meeting. :wink:
Don't worry though if it passes this time you will be one step closer to catching up with us in industry standards. :wink: