Does Canada test all animals for BSE?
No. Testing all animals is not supported by science as an effective food safety measure. The purpose of the testing is to figure out the level of BSE in cattle in Canada. Since 1992, Canada has used a science-based program to find BSE in our country. The number of tests we have done is greater than the level recommended by the World Organization for Animal Health, or OIE (Office International des Epizooties). The OIE is the world scientific reference body for animal health, which sets guidelines for the minimum number of animals to be tested each year for BSE. For more information, visit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
