What is the protocol for further testing at Weybridge?
A. USDA is still discussing with Weybridge as to what involvement they will have. It is unclear whether their involvement will be just looking at the IHC stains and the Western blot results, or involve testing of their own. USDA has stated that it will be two weeks, either way, before anything comes out of Weybridge. NVSL and the National Animal Disease Center (NADC) are running more samples in addition to what is done at Weybridge. USDA plans to make an announcement when they have determined the complete list of testing that will be done here in the U.S. NCBA continues to urge USDA that this situation needs to be handled in a way that creates the least amount of uncertainty while producing the fastest results. Q. Is USDA discussing a change in the BSE surveillance protocol? A. Right now, USDA has not changed the current surveillance program protocol. According to USDA, depending on the final outcome of this sample, the protocol may be adjusted to meet whatever circumstances are identi
