A patient who traveled extensively in Europe and the Middle East died recently in Texas of the rare fatal brain disorder associated with the human version of “Mad Cow Disease.” The death, due to variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD), was confirmed by laboratory tests conducted following an autopsy of the patient’s
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USDA Eases Regulations on Beef Imports in Regard to 'Mad Cow Disease'
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its final ruling late Friday afternoon easing regulations on beef imports in regard to bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), the fatal disease in cattle also known as “Mad Cow Disease.” The new rule will bring the United States’ stance on beef imports in line with
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