is actively engaged in the controlled collection of animal by-products at USDA/HPB inspected abattoirs. These bovine, porcine, or avian byproducts are collected on a confidential basis for cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical clients for further processing. It should be noted that Canada is classified by the O.I.E (Office International Des Epizooties, Paris, France) to be free of all Class A diseases. The only other country in the world to share this status is New Zealand.