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Canada confirms its 14th case of BSE (8/15/2008)
Aug 15, 2008
Canada confirms its 14th case of BSE (8/15/2008) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has
BSE cases in E.U. plunge in recent years (7/17/2008)
Jul 21, 2008
BSE cases in E.U. plunge in recent years (7/17/2008) Among the 10 million cattle tested each yea
Canada confirms its ninth case of BSE (2/7/2007)
Jul 3, 2008
Canada confirms its ninth case of BSE (2/7/2007) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has
 

Scientific Resource
Examine what the science says about “mad cow disease” and the complex family of diseases to which it belongs. This comprehensive resource addresses everything from the discovery to prevention of prion diseases like “mad cow,” scrapie, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) and variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD). Reviewed by nine international experts, the scientific resource is the most thorough, current and credible study of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE, commonly referred to as “mad cow disease”) and related diseases.

Media Information
Journalists worldwide covering “mad cow disease” can locate the best resources, learn the facts and find the foremost experts through this site. Brush up on BSE basics, obtain images and b-roll video, know who to contact to arrange an interview and find out what the beef industry and government are saying about BSE. Find answers to frequently asked questions about BSE, review the science of “mad cow” and related diseases and learn the numbers behind the largest single segment of American agriculture – the beef industry.

Consumer Information
Leading scientific experts agree steps taken by the government and industry in the last 20 years ensure U.S. cattle health and human food safety from “mad cow disease.” Learn more about this important safety system by reading the BSE basics and answers to your questions. Also, know where to go for additional information.


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