Eight large incinerators are proposed to destroy cattle carcasses to eliminate the source of BSE
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Last Update: 2001-11-24
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Introduction: Beijing, Nov 23: the Japanese government yesterday decided to build eight huge incinerators to burn cattle carcasses and other waste materials that may be related to the spread of BSE On Wednesday, officials from Japan's Ministry of health and welfare confirmed the discovery of a second case of BSE in Hokkaido Subsequently, the Japanese government decided to increase the monitoring mechanism and disposal of cattle According to the spokesman, the main source of funds for the construction of eight large incinerators is the 2002 government budget, which starts in April next year Specific operations will be launched within 3 to 4 years Some private institutions under the Ministry of agriculture, forestry and fisheries will also provide some sponsorship funds It is reported that about 160000 cattle are killed every year in Japan The burning targets include cattle killed by disease or injury and some cattle brain parts that are highly susceptible to BSE Traditionally, cattle can be made into a kind of high protein feed (MBM) with their internal organs and bones At present, the Japanese government has begun to consider whether it will continue to produce such feed in the future (author:) share to feed Weibo share to:
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