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NFU: BSE Case Reason to Keep Canadian Border Closed
For Immediate Release: February 8, 2007
Contact: Emily Eisenberg, 202-314-3104
Contact: Liz Friedlander, 202-314-3191
WASHINGTON (Feb. 8, 2007) – National Farmers Union President Tom Buis issued the following statement today in reaction to Canada’s ninth confirmed case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).
“Today’s confirmation of Canada’s ninth BSE case is further proof the country does not have its BSE problem under control. The infected animal’s age is 6 and a half years which falls within the range of previous cases – animals born since March 1, 1999.
“Coincidently, USDA has recently proposed to allow live cattle imports born after March 1, 1999 into the United States, despite Canada finding at least three BSE-positive animals born after that date.
“In the interest of U.S. producers and consumers, USDA should withdraw the proposed rule to expand Canadian beef and cattle imports. The department should also move to immediately implement mandatory country of origin labeling which would allow consumers to make an informed choice of where their food comes from.”
For Immediate Release: February 8, 2007
Contact: Emily Eisenberg, 202-314-3104
Contact: Liz Friedlander, 202-314-3191
WASHINGTON (Feb. 8, 2007) – National Farmers Union President Tom Buis issued the following statement today in reaction to Canada’s ninth confirmed case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).
“Today’s confirmation of Canada’s ninth BSE case is further proof the country does not have its BSE problem under control. The infected animal’s age is 6 and a half years which falls within the range of previous cases – animals born since March 1, 1999.
“Coincidently, USDA has recently proposed to allow live cattle imports born after March 1, 1999 into the United States, despite Canada finding at least three BSE-positive animals born after that date.
“In the interest of U.S. producers and consumers, USDA should withdraw the proposed rule to expand Canadian beef and cattle imports. The department should also move to immediately implement mandatory country of origin labeling which would allow consumers to make an informed choice of where their food comes from.”