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BSE news updates
 Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as 'mad cow disease' upset the European farming world a few years ago. Many revisions to farming and food inspection practices were made. A single, isolated case was detected and reported in Alberta this spring and the effect on Canadian cattle producers has been wide-reaching, largely from the interruption of export markets.
Below are some BSE-related news items and resources relevant to Manitoba producers and rural people. Some are linked to larger articles. If you wish to send us a media release or direct us to a news item you feel is of interest to Rural Manitobans, please contact us.
We also recommend viewing the Manitoba Agriculture & Food dept. web site for timely news updates: www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture
September 2003
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BSE Meetings
The MB. Farm & Rural Stress Line is committed to providing rural Manitobans with up-to-date information on BSE, including listing of community meetings and gatherings. Feel free to call us about an event in your area.
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August 2003
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Child Care subsidy available
Manitoba Day Care Office announces that Manitoba cattle producers whose incomes are affected by BSE are reminded that they may apply to have their Child Care Subsidy reassessed. Producers should call the Subsidy Information Services Line at 1-888-213-4754 or 945-0286 and staff will direct their call to the area responsible for reassessment. Please talk to your child care provider for further information. More information is also available at the provincial child care web site: www.gov.mb.ca/childcare
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New Loans to Assist Producers Suffering Cash Flow Challenges Due to BSE
Manitoba ruminant producers will have access to a new $100 million loan program that will provide them with the necessary operating funds at a reduced interest rate to address cash flow challenges arising from BSE.
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May 2003
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BOVINE SPONGIFORM ENCEPHALOPATHY (MAD COW DISEASE)
Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) was reported in Alberta. Manitoba has never had a reported case of BSE. Based on current information related to the Alberta situation, the risk of Manitobans contracting variant CJD is still considered to be very low. Manitoba already has response and surveillance measures in place for BSE. A working group comprised of Manitoba Health, Manitoba Agriculture and Food and other stakeholders is being created to review BSE surveillance measures, provide information to cattle producers and deal with ongoing developments related to BSE.
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