BSE Market Access Status

In May 2007, the World Animal Health Organization (OIE) officially categorized Canada as a “controlled risk status” country for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE).

Canadian beef gained this status due to Canada’s effective BSE surveillance, mitigation and eradication measures. The categorization allows for the safe trade in all beef and cattle under conditions, which Canada meets.

When working to build a trade agreement with another country, full OIE access is always the goal.

Click here to see Canada’s, and other’s, BSE status as deemed by the OIE.