BSE, Mad Cow Disease

Dr. Floron "Buddy" Faries, Texas AgriLife Extension Service veterinary specialist

• What is BSE?
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• What is a BSE prion?
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• Explain the BSE testing procedure.
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• What does the test of the brain reveal?
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• What is the Western Blot test?
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• Why have a combination of tests?
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• How is the consumer protected?
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• How is BSE prevented from the U.S. meat supply?
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• What is the chance of BSE transferring from cattle to humans?
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