I have just received an email from the veterinary neurologist in charge of all the affected cats who has a research paper on the issue about to be published. Dr Georgina Child has said I can quote her:

I sent Georgina Child a link to all this FOI info and she replied as follows:

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The information you have sent really says it all. The import certificate issued in Aug 07 lists both the importer and exporter (Champion) and I would assume both parties would have received a copy-it clearly states the food has to be irradiated. Do we know if exporters receive a copy of the import permit? The emails indicate that someone OKed it at Champion
The letter to Diana Mick says it all. It would behoove them to pay all costs for affected cats and stop playing the blame game. It is a small world these days and they should be reminded that Nth American cat owners (and pet food buyers) will be well aware of Champions problems and behaviour in Australia. Veterinarians also recommend food and also talk to each other (eg I am a member of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine). As a comparison we had a little cat recently that ate a whiskas cat toy and required $10,000 worth of Sx and care. The company paid within a week with no questions asked.
Please quote me anytime and use my name at will. As always I support your efforts.
Needless to say I have had no communications from Champion for some time. On the self promoting side ANVC asked for reimbursement for the money spent on some of the blood tests done initially in the US (Michigan at ANVC instigation and expense). They were not reimbursed in full (sent approx $600 from memory). Champion has not paid for (or offered to pay for) any of the pathologic tests we have done although are happy to quote the findings.
I will send them a copy of the paper when it is out-and will circulate it to my contacts in the US and Canada as well. The company is identified.

Hope this helps

Georgina
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So as we can see, Champion are happy to bignote themselves announcing findings of studies etc on their website but are not prepared to either reference and acknowledge the providers of that information nor pay for the costs involved. And I still have not received a reply to my questions emailed 14 July nor to the phone call I made at my expense on 29th July. Meanwhile I have just incurred a further $200 in vet fees for treatment for a UTI due to my cat's hind limb paralysis which has rendered her for the time being at least faecally and urinary incontinent. This is the 2nd UTI in 3 months. She is recovering but it is slow and I pray she will make a good recovery as have many of our cats over time. Many have not, some have died.

Please think of us all when you sprinkle kibble into your cat's bowl and say a little prayer.
Thank you