Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, who chaired the enquiry, said that the public was misled with constant government reassurance over the safety of beef despite growing fears that public health was in danger. The report says BSE developed as a result of the recycling of animal protein in cattle feed. Many of the measures designed to protect the human food chain were not introduced soon enough. Some were inadequately implemented and not properly enforced. Here is a summary of country reports.
Eggs are an inexpensive protein source.
Per capita consumption is 35 eggs, human population is over one billion, and living standards are improving. Egg consumption is bound to go up, inspiring flock expansion. Imports are forecast to remain unchanged at 16.667 cases, according to the European Commission. During the first half of 2000, of the EU's largest producers only the UK recorded a decrease in egg production. North American, South American and Asian producers generally increased egg production.