Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (Bse, or Mad Cow Disease): Current and Proposed Safeguards

摘要: This report presents an overview of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE, or “mad cow disease”) in the United States. Shortly after first case BSE was announced, U.S. Department Agriculture (USDA) and other officials announced measures to improve existing safeguards against introduction spread BSE. discusses trade restrictions, live-stock “feed ban”, as well surveillance testing cattle.