US Proposes Changes to Bovine Import Regulations to Address BSE Risk

Summary

The US Department of Agriculture is proposing to revise regulations governing the importation of live bovines and bovine products to better address the risk of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), a fatal neurological disorder affecting cattle. The proposed changes are based on internationally accepted scientific literature and aim to classify regions and countries as to BSE risk, with the goal of ensuring animal health and safety.