» The USDA has finally permanently prohibited the slaughter of "downer cattle", to take effect October 1. This is largely a response to the threat of mad cow disease, first diagnosed in the US on Dec. 23, 2003.
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USDA finally prohibits the slaughter of downer cattle in the US
[ 07.16.07 ]