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From: TSS (216-119-163-205.ipset45.wt.net)
Subject: Re: BSE .1 GRAM LETHAL NEW STUDY SAYS via W.H.O. Dr Maura Ricketts [International Roundtable BSE 1992] what plan?
Date: February 4, 2003 at 12:02 pm PST
In Reply to: Re: BSE .1 GRAM LETHAL NEW STUDY SAYS via W.H.O. Dr Maura Ricketts [USA MBM/GREAVES IMPORTS] what plan? posted by TSS on February 3, 2003 at 2:47 pm:
1: J Am Vet Med Assoc 1992 Jan 15;200(2):164-7 Recommendations of the International Roundtable Workshop on Bovine
Spongiform Encephalopathy. Gibbs CJ Jr, Bolis CL, Asher DM, Bradley R, Fite RW, Johnson RT,
Mahy BW, McKhann GM. National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892. Recommendations of the working party were summarized as follows:
Determine the status in all countries of their national cattle herds
with respect to BSE. Attempt to develop a test to recognize BSE-infected
animals before they become clinically ill. Establish procedures to
prevent spread of BSE agent into the cattle populations, especially by
eliminating feeds containing rendered ruminant proteins. Review the
rendering processes, identify the sources and destinations of rendered
products, and suggest appropriate changes if needed. Especially needed
are standardized rendering procedures in regard to use of organic
solvents, temperature, and duration of heat treatment. Review import and
export regulations to reduce the risk of spreading BSE and to maximize
opportunities for safe trading in cattle and cattle products. The
scrapie-free certification program of the USDA was supported, and
similar programs might be considered by other countries. If BSE/scrapie
is diagnosed in a given country, determine baseline incidence of CJD in
those countries and consider contributing to an international registry.
The WHO should address the problems of BSE, formulate policy,
participate in and coordinate research, and provide training
opportunities for veterinary and human health care workers from eastern
European countries and developing nations. Government and private
agencies should consider increasing support for research on
transmissibility and pathogenesis of CJD, BSE, CWD, scrapie, and
transmissible mink encephalopathy. Prepare and publish a critical
neuropathologic review of all spongiform encephalopathies, naturally and
experimentally transmitted, defining the characteristics of each disease
in the various species known to be susceptible. Consider producing
guidelines for the biological and pharmaceutical industries with regard
to sourcing, collecting, and processing bovine and ovine
materials.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS) Publication Types: * Congresses
PMID: 1348501
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