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It's now our turn: First U.S. mad cow case confirmed
First U.S. mad cow case confirmed
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The first case of mad cow disease in the United States has been discovered in Washington state, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Tuesday.
Further tests will be conducted in the UK to confirm the case, said Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman.
"A single cow has tested presumptive positive for BSE, commonly known as mad cow disease. Despite this finding we remain confident in the safety of our food supply," said Veneman.
"While this would represent the first finding of BSE in the United States we have worked hard to ensure our response is swift and effective."
Mad cow disease first appeared in the United Kingdom in the mid-1980s and resulted in the slaughter of millions of cattle.
Mad cow disease is believed to be linked to vCJD (variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease), a brainwasting disease in humans with no cure.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The first case of mad cow disease in the United States has been discovered in Washington state, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Tuesday.
Further tests will be conducted in the UK to confirm the case, said Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman.
"A single cow has tested presumptive positive for BSE, commonly known as mad cow disease. Despite this finding we remain confident in the safety of our food supply," said Veneman.
"While this would represent the first finding of BSE in the United States we have worked hard to ensure our response is swift and effective."
Mad cow disease first appeared in the United Kingdom in the mid-1980s and resulted in the slaughter of millions of cattle.
Mad cow disease is believed to be linked to vCJD (variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease), a brainwasting disease in humans with no cure.
A little bit of retaliation never hurt anybody.
(and even then an overreaction).
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