Oldtimer said:
Manitoba_Rancher said:
OT- How many of the Canadian cases made it in too the foodchain? I believe only one cow was at a processing facility but was rejected for slaughter. She was the first in May 20,2003 Was she turned into beef? No... were any of the others that tested positive.... No.... The were downers on farms and were tested. How many downers are still getting processed in the US and nobody knows about it? Maybe you could get R-tinkle to look into that.
At the same time:
With the much higher number of positives in comparison to the lower number of cows that are in Canada and the higher risk factor since you've found 4 year old positives and numerous post feedban positives--
How many positives are going into the Canadian food chain unrecognized since you don't test all?
You know Oldtimer I am so sick of you and others using our testing results to somehow come to the conclusion that we are a higher risk. :roll:
How about we compare industries to see who is the higher risk? :wink:
take into consideration we are BOTH BSE POSITIVE.
1. the animals that are targeted for testing:
Canada 4D's the highest risk cattle those recommended by the OIE,
US slaughter cattle, and unless Leo was wrong in saying the US doesn't process downers I'd say you test a lower risk cattle.
2. the percentages of our herds that are actually tested:
We have all seen the numbers enough to know the US is way behind and now with announced cut backs in testing, will be testing a very small FRACTION of what Canada tests precentage wise!!!!!
3. the actual testing method:
Canada uses same test all other countries us and confirmes using out of country sources.
US Test used for most of their ENHANCED SURVEILANCE PERIOD, PHYLLIS PROVED to be lacking when she sent the test samples out of country for confirmation.
4. Firewalls:
Canada not one animal knowingly (just for you Oldtimer) has made it into our food chain.
US at least one and since they don't test ALL animals maybe more.
5. Feedbans:
Canada updated at least twice since implementation,
US has industry recognized loopholes but has failed to do anything about them.
6. Post EFFECTIVE Feed ban positives:
Canada yes but is not uncommon because every other country that have an effective feed ban in place has also experienced Post Feed ban Positives .
US not sure, can you call what they have an effective feed ban when there are known loopholes and it just might be the testing they do is not finding the positives. Or someone is discretely handling them like Haymaker hinted would have happen to the other two if Canada hadn't focused world eyes on North America. :wink:
7. Compliance to feed ban:
Canada has well documented records to prove compliance, in recent past one recall due to possible contamination of small amount of feed.
US has a GAO investigation the proves FDA claims of compliance are questionable due to poor to no record keeping, Has had Feed plants found repeatedly violating feed bans with no prompt action to clean them up, and in recent years have had several major feed recalls of feed that was made and sold in more than a few states over an extended period.
Doesn't look good when you compare apples to apples does it Oldtimer? :shock: Positive test results only prove one thing in the US/ Canada case and that is that Canada in NOT CHEATING TO HIDE THE TRUTH. :wink:
Geez How could I forget the biggest difference of all in the score of who's industry is a bigger risk
8. Investigations in to BSE cases
Canada OIE states Canada should be emulated in the way they have handled their investigation and all investigation ended with most if not all questions answered
US OIE told the to stop looking and clean up the whole system and investigations ended with many many question left UNANSWERED
9. Tracing ability of herd
Canada, industry designed and implemented system up and running for few years prior to discovery of BSE with age vertifiaction by birthdate to prove age of animals exported.
US still fighting about Who What Where and When YEAR AFTER a discovery of BSE within the country
Now who is the bigger risk OLDTIMER :wink: