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Preventing BSE
Preventing Bovine Spongiform
BSE inspection
Compliance guides from FDA
Update on Feed Enforcement
Preventing Bovine Spongiform
Preventing Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE or "Mad Cow")
To prevent the establishment and amplification of BSE through feed in the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prohibits the use of most mammalian protein in feeds for ruminant animals. The final rule became effective on August 4, 1997.

ODA is working with FDA to make sure feed manufacturers, feed stores, and livestock producers are aware of and complying with the current BSE rules from FDA.

Any one who either sells mixed animal feeds or ingredients or buys feed that may end up fed to cattle, sheep, or other ruminants has obligations under this rule.



BSE inspection
BSE inspection checklist 
Compliance guides from FDA
Small entities compliance guides from FDA in pdf format
 
guides for feed mills                                    guides for retailers
 
guides for on- farm mixers                          guides for cattle owners
 
guides for distributors                                guides for sheep owners

Update on Feed Enforcement

 
Page updated: January 08, 2008

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