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BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy or Mad Cow Disease) Information
Latest News
May 2, 2012: Update from APHIS Regarding a Detection of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in the United States
Update from USDA Regarding a Detection of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in the United States (Apr 26, 2012)
FDA Statement on USDA Announcement of Positive BSE Test Result (Apr 26, 2012)
USDA's Chief Veterinary Officer on the Recent BSE Case (aka Mad Cow) (Apr 25, 2012)
FDA Official Mike Taylor Says U.S. Milk Is Safe (Apr 25, 2012)
Statement by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Regarding a Detection of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in the United States (Apr 24, 2012)
Statement by USDA Chief Veterinary Officer John Clifford Regarding a Detection of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in the United States (Apr 24, 2012)
Supplemental Q&A on Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) (Apr 25, 2012)
Resources
Frequently Asked Questions on BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy or Mad Cow Disease)
BSE (Mad Cow Disease) Ongoing Surveillance Information Center
Fact Sheet - "Food Safety Inspection: The Basics"
Video: USDA Chief Veterinary Officer On BSE Case (4/24/2012)
Related Links
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) BSE Resources
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) BSE News and Issues
Background Statistics on the Beef and Cattle Industry (Economic Research Service)
