BSE was first recognized in the United Kingdom in November 1986. It was not long before it was discovered that the agent was transmitted through feed, and specifically, meat and bone meal. In August 1997 the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) passed a new rule that prohibits feeding cattle and other ruminants (sheep, elk, deer, etc.) some commonly used protein feed ingredients made from certain mammalian tissues.

In early 2016, Senate Bill 16-058 established a new state licensing program that allows small and mid-sized poultry processors exempt from federal inspections to sell processed poultry directly to individuals at venues such as farmers' markets. Consequently, SB16-058 required CDA to develop a regulatory framework for the processing of poultry that could be sold at retail food establishments and to prepare a report which will be made available to all...

In early 2016, Senate Bill 16-058 established a new state licensing program that allows small and mid-sized poultry processors exempt from federal inspections to sell processed poultry directly to individuals at venues such as farmers' markets. Consequently, SB16-058 required CDA to develop a regulatory framework for the processing of poultry that could be sold at retail food establishments and to prepare a report which will be made available to all...

Step-by-step instructions on how to fill out the 2015 online animal shelter and rescue report.