OT: BSE (aka Mad Cow Disease) in the US

[Renegade 13]

Originally posted by narf poit chez BOOM:
how about 'the farmer was feeding the cow cow'.

It hasn't even been proven that BSE can be transferred that way. Science hasn't been able to give us an answer.

Oh, Atrocities, the cow might have come from Canada originally, but that really has no bearing on this matter. What really matters is where the cow got the infected feed, if that is what really causes BSE. I just hope the American public follows Canada's lead and actually eats MORE beef now that you've had your first case. After all, what's good for the US is often good for Canada as well.

Also, think about it. Where did the very first, original case of BSE come from? It sure wasn't from eating infected feed. This tells me that BSE naturally occurs in cattle, although probably not very many. So a case discovered in Canada, and a case in the US is absolutely nothing to worry about, nor is it time to start pointing fingers. I believe, in all likelihood, the animal got it naturally.

The scientists also believe that to contract BSE from contaminated feed (if they can get it that way) requires not just the feed. It also needs a mineral imbalance in the animal for the deviant prions to start doing their thing.

By the way, I'm biased, as I'm the son of a BC cattle rancher. But I like to think I have some correct information.

Personally, I'm going to continue enjoying my juicy, homegrown steak until the day I die. I'm not worried about getting v.CJD. After all, you're more likely to die from food poisoning, or being hit by a car.

Just my opinion on the matter.

Renegade 13