Updated Harvard BSE risk analysis released
July 26, 2006
Yesterday, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) held a briefing about the updated BSE risk assessment (http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Science/Risk_Assessments/index.asp) it commissioned from the Harvard Center for Risk Analysis. A Reuters article about the news leads with the report finding that “The U.S. government virtually eliminated the threat of mad cow disease to consumers by requiring the removal of brains, spinal cords and other high risk items from older cattle” (http://asia.news.yahoo.com/060725/3/2nm0y.html). Representatives from the Consumer advocacy groups Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) and Consumers Union (CU) were quoted in the Reuters story. Caroline Smith DeWaal from CSPI said the government hasn’t been as proactive as it could be while CU’s Michael Hansen claimed the report was designed to find what the government wanted it to.
Harvard conducted its initial BSE Risk Assessment in 2001 and then updated it in 2003. This time, FSIS asked the Harvard risk modeling experts to gauge the effectiveness of new safeguards implemented since December 2003 and determine the need for further controls. Even assuming a much greater rate of BSE incidence than the authors say is likely and imperfect feed ban compliance, the report finds the food safety measures enacted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture all reduce potential human exposure to BSE infectivity.
Although the Authors detail the risk reduction achieved by individual safeguard measures – removing downer cattle from the human food supply and removing specified risk materials (SRMs) – they also remind that these are reductions relative to what already is a small risk. Harvard also looked at the additional feed ban controls proposed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the International Review Team recommendations. The authors say banning ruminant blood in ruminant feed and dedicated production lines would have little effect on disease spread. Instead, the report finds that removing SRMs from dead stock prior to rendering and banning all animal-derived protein from cattle feed would be most effective in reducing the already low risk of BSE spreading in the U.S. cattle herd.
Harvard has always attributed its findings to the strong safeguard measures the United States started implementing early on. The United States was the first country in the world to institute a feed ban before any BSE cases were found. In addition, the U.S. started its active BSE surveillance program in 1990. Since then, the United States has tested nearly 1 million cattle, particularly older cattle that are at greater risk for the disease, and found only two cases. As a result of industry and government actions beginning in 1989 and, now quantified in the Harvard report, BSE risk in the United States is very low resulting in the full protection of public and animal health.
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Washington State University
Washington State University, with its main campus in Pullman and urban campuses in Spokane, the Tri-Cities and Vancouver, enrolls 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
http://www.wsu.edu/
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Alderhurst Angus
Breeder of Angus cattle in the Pacific Northwest. Located in Snohomish, Washington.
http://alderhurstangus.tripod.com/
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Greenridge Jerseys
Breeders in Snohomish, Washington, USA, specializing in Jersey cattle bred for lots of milk from large framed cows. Stock and embryos available.
http://greenridge.usjersey.com/
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Valley of Blessings Farm
We raise quality Kentshire and Covingtonshire miniature cattle in Maple Valley, Washington.
http://www.valleyofblessings.50megs.com/index.html
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Bonina, Inc.
Breeders of Simmental, SimAngus, Braunvieh, Angus, and Charolais cattle. Also breeding top cutting and ranch horses. Located in Eltopia, Washington, USA.
http://www.bonina.com/
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Whitehorse Valley Buffalo Ranch
Animals raised using free range techniques. Animal , meat, and by-product sales are included, along with recipes. (Darrington, Washington)
http://www.webopus.net/whitehorse/
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Thurston Farm Angora goats
Wonderful pictures of colored and white Angora goats from a farm in western Washington state.
http://www.thurston.com/~t9o/goat.html
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Gedemark, Inc.
Registered Boer Goat breeding stock for sale in Washington State featuring South African and Landcorp bloodlines.
http://www.greatgoats.com
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Valley of Blessings Nigerian Dwarf Goats
Breeders of Nigerian dwarf goats as well as Kentshire and Covingtonshire cattle. Located in Maple Valley, Washington, USA.
http://www.valleyofblessings.50megs.com/
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Starry*Nights Farm
Quality Nubian Goats for Show, Milk, and Pet
Located in Washington State
http://www.starry-nights.org/
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Maple Brook Farm
Breeders of Nubian Goats, Black Welsh Mountain Sheep and Sennybridge Welsh Sheep. Located on the Kitsap Penninsula, Washington.
http://hometown.aol.com/sheriemcm/Maplebrookfarmhome.html
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Waiilatpu Alpine and Toggenburg Dairy Goats
Breeders of Toggenburg and Alpine dairy goats. Goats for sale - will ship via Delta Dash. Located in Walla Walla, Washington, USA.
http://www.cybergoat.com/Waiilatpu/
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Lord's Acres Farm
Breeders of Toggenburg and Alpine Dairy Goats. Located in Tenino, Washington, USA.
http://www.thurston.com/~lordsacres/
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Smiling Bear Newf & Sheep Lodge
Breeders of Cotswold sheep and crosses including Lincolm, Targhee, and Suffolk offering fiber for spinning and felting. Located in western Washington, USA.
http://www.smilingbearnewfandsheep.com/
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Swallow Lane Farm & Fiber Works
A small family farm and weaving studio dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Jacob sheep. Located in Olalla, Washington, USA.
http://www.jacobsheep.com/
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Gleaming Dawn Farm
Breeders of purebred registered Katahdin Hair Sheep. A listing of lambs for sale is provided Located in Washington, Indiana, USA.
http://dmrtc.net/~vshelton/sheep.html
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Autumn Haus Farm and Fibre
Small family operated sheep Farm, Breeding gentle top quality American Brecknock Hill Welsh Cheviot and Olde English babydoll Southdown sheep. Located in Burley, Washington.
http://hometown.aol.com/danishpb/index.html
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Spring Hill Farm
Romney breeding stock, white and natural colored. Fleeces, processed wool, wool products. Located in Port Ludlow, Washington.
http://www.springhillromneys.com
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Bullock Romneys
Breeders of white and natural colored Romney sheep, located in Enumclaw, Washington, USA.
http://www.bullockromneys.com/
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Rosewood Romneys
Breeders of white and natural colored Romney sheep offering stock and fiber for sale. Located in Snohomish, Washington, USA.
http://members.tripod.com/Raven2105/Rosewood/rosewood.htm
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Prairie Ranch
Breeders of Wensleydale Sheep in Washington state. Offering colored and white sheep and fleeces.
http://www.sheep4ewe.com
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Jennifer's Jumpers
Raises Dorsets and Dorset-cross club lambs in Washington State.
http://www.angelfire.com/extreme/farmanimals/
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National Pork Producers Council
National Pork Producers Council focuses on the legislative and public policy issues for its members. Based in Washington, D.C., the NPPC develops strategy and is the primary liaison for pork producers with Congress, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and other regulatory agencies.
http://www.nppc.org/
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Quality Steel Buildings Inc.
General Contractor for post-frame buildings, pole barns, metal & all steel building Kits + free video, agricultural and equestrian, shops and garages, and turn-key projects. We are Serving Washington, Idaho, and Montana.
http://www.qsbinc.com/
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Spane Buildings Inc
Spane Building Inc. building barn,arenas,pole buildings,garages, and shops, in Stanwood Washington
http://www.spane.com
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Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Serving the rural residents of Washington, Jefferson, and Marion Counties, Illinois with affordable electricity. Includes business information, regional news, and educational programs.
http://www.tricountycoop.com/
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Western States Equipment
Serves most of Idaho, Eastern Oregon, Eastern Washington, and Western Wyoming with sales and service of Caterpillar equipment.
http://www.wseco.com/
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Washington County Tractor Inc
Offering Holland, Massey Ferguson, and Woods tractors and parts as well as Kawasaki and Mule ATV parts and accessories. Located in Brenham, Texas, USA.
http://www.wctractor.com/
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West Valley Tractor Sales
New and used Daedong/Kioti, Yanmar and Mitusbishi tractor sales, parts and implements. Also new backhoe's for smaller tractors. Mount Vernon, Washington
http://www.westvalleysales.com
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West Valley Sales
All used tractors are reconditioned, repainted, with new loaders. Delivery anywhere. Located in washington.
http://westvalleysales.com/
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High Meadow Farm
Full service facility located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in Duvall, Washington. Also offers equine laundry and repair service. Details of services and prices.
http://theblanketlady.com
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Barnaby Creek Ponies
Raising and training Classic Shetlands, Modern Shetlands, and Miniatures with Class! Concentrating on ponies for youth. Located in the state of Washington.
http://www.barnabycreekponies.com
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Prairie Ranch
Breeders of Wensleydale Sheep in Washington state. Offering colored and white sheep and fleeces.
http://www.sheep4ewe.com
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SFS Appraisal Services, Inc.
Real estate appraisal services provided for Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.
http://sfsappraisal.com
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Rohde Appraisal Service
Real estate appraisers serving the Walla Walla, Washington area, including Columbia county, and also Umatilla county in Oregon.
http://rohdeappraisal.com
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Sharp Real Estate Appraisal
Land appraisals in Spokane, Stevens, Pend O'reille, Whitman, Lincoln, and Kootenai counties in Washington.
http://www.spokaneappraiser.com
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Patriot Appraisals and Inspections
Residential real estate appraisals for Hennepin, Anoka, Washington, Dakota, and Ramsey counties in Minnesota.
http://appraiserusa.com/patriot
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Clear Creek Appraisal Co.
Residential real estate appraisal services in Kitsap, Pierce, and Jefferson counties in Washington.
http://www.clearcreekappraisal.com
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Kincaid Appraisal Service
Real estate appraisers in Frederick, Maryland serving Frederick, Montgomery, Howard, Carroll, and Washington counties.
http://appraiserusa.com/kincaid
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Lynum and Associates Appraisers
Residential real estate appraisers in the Seattle and Tacoma, Washington area serving King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties.
http://www.appraiserusa.com/lynum/
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Treffer Appraisal Group
Residential and commercial appraisal services for Maryland, Delaware, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia.
http://www.etreffer.com/tag/Index.html
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The Smith Agency
Real estate appraiser in Middletown, Rhode Island providing appraisals for Newport, Bristol, Providence, Kent, and Washington counties.
http://appraiserusa.com/smith
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Rawie Appraisal
Real estate appraisal firm serving several counties in Oregon and Washington state..
http://www.rawieappraisal.com
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Columbia Appraisals
Providing appraisals for Chelan, Grant and Douglas counties in eastern Washington.
http://www.columbiaappraisals.com
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Washington - The Tippett Company, LLC
Listing and sales of farm and commercial properties both by private treaty and by auction.
http://www.tippettcompany.com/
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Washington - Organic Fruit
Farm for sale near Yakima Washington provides country living and healthy lifestyle.
http://www.sunsloperanch.com/
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