A landmark study shows the risk of BSE occurring in the U.S. to be extremely low. Full Report
Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) is a chronic, degenerative disorder affecting the central nervous system of cattle. BSE Fact Sheet
FDA Joins Investigation of Latest BSE Case (March 13, 2006)
FDA Proposes Additional ''Mad Cow'' Safeguards (Oct. 4, 2005)
Federal Register Proposed Rule: Substances Prohibited From Use in Animal Food or Feed (Oct. 6, 2005) Text PDF (247 KB)
Certain Cattle Material Allowed in Foods, Cosmetics (Sept. 6, 2005) (Federal Register)
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