BSE and International Trade
nBSE
protocols managed by the OIE
•Based on risk
analysis - science based
•5 levels of
BSE risk status
•Guidance on
import restrictions for cattle and beef
for each risk status
nCountry
goal - BSE free status
nImporting
countries’ response to BSE case in
previously BSE free country, contrary to OIE guidance, is complete closure of borders for cattle and beef