OIE BAN OPPOSITION
January 1st, 2004
BY KEITH NUTHALL
THE OFFICE International des Épizooties (OIE) is concerned about over-reactions from beef importing countries to BSE outbreaks. Looking at the recent USA case, the OIE opposes resulting blanket beef bans, saying only the trade in specified risk materials and animals should be blocked.
THE OFFICE International des Épizooties (OIE) is concerned about over-reactions from beef importing countries to BSE outbreaks. Looking at the recent USA case, the OIE opposes resulting blanket beef bans, saying only the trade in specified risk materials and animals should be blocked.
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