Additional Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) Information
The following links may be beneficial for providing more details about Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE).
- USDA's BSE Testing website
Information about USDA BSE testing program, test result updates, resources, BSE facts, technical briefings.
- USDA APHIS website
- Final USDA BSE Update
Information about USDA’s field investigation of the case of BSE in the State of Washington.
- USDA's Food Safety Inspection Service
Information about BSE from the FSIS - FDA website
Information about consumer concerns regarding BSE. - CDC website
Information about BSE and nVCJD - WHO website
Information about TSE and BSE from the World Health Organization - Washington State Information
Washington State Department of Agriculture - National Cattlemen's Beef Association - BSE
http://www.beef.org/ - Canadian Food Inspection Agency - BSE
Information about BSE from Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Montana USDA APHIS Veterinary Services office
406-449-2220 - In addition to your local veterinarian, producer associations and breed registration are also excellent sources of information.
Required reporting
BSE is a mandated reportable disease. Any confirmed or suspected case should be reported to:
- Montana State Veterinarian
406-444-2043 - U.S.D.A. APHIS Veterinary Services for Montana
406-449-2220
Information in Alternative Format
*Alternative accessible forms of this material will be provided upon request. For further information call 406-444-9431 or TDD 406-444-1421.
