In: Biosecurity
“Mad Cow Disease” Identified in Germany
- January 23, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted January 23, 2014 German officials have identified one case of bovine spongiform encephalitis (BSE), also known as “Mad Cow...
USDA Announces Final Rule on Import Regulations for “Mad Cow Disease”
- November 8, 2013
- Elizabeth
November 8, 2013 The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently announced a final rule that will align...
CDC Report Connects Animal Agriculture with Antibiotic Resistance
- September 20, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted September 20, 2013 The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a report on the threats of...
FSIS Announces Changes to Salmonella Verification Sampling Program
- August 29, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted August 29, 2013 The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced changes to its procedures for Salmonella verification...
Questions Raised About Pork Contamination
- December 3, 2012
- Elizabeth
Consumer Reports, the policy and action arm of Consumers Union, recently tested and analyzed 148 pork chop and 50 ground pork...