OT: BSE (aka Mad Cow Disease) in the US - Page 7

Renegade 13 · #61 January 3rd, 2004, 05:20 PM

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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

capnq · #62 January 3rd, 2004, 08:51 PM

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Where did the very first, original case of BSE come from?

ISTR that it came from sheep.

But that justs pushes the question back to where the first sheep got it.

narf poit chez BOOM · #63 January 3rd, 2004, 09:11 PM

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ISTR

wazzat mean?

[ January 03, 2004, 19:11: Message edited by: narf poit chez BOOM ]

Kamog · #64 January 3rd, 2004, 10:26 PM

I seem to remember
or
I seem to recall

DavidG · #65 January 3rd, 2004, 11:02 PM

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Originally posted by capnq:

quote:
Where did the very first, original case of BSE come from?

ISTR that it came from sheep.

But that justs pushes the question back to where the first sheep got it.

From CBC website

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Scientists originally thought BSE made its way into cattle through feed made from sheep offal (guts, basically). The sheep were infected with a similar condition called scrapie, and researchers thought that by eating feed made from sheep that had scrapie, the cows developed BSE.

But in October 2000, at the British BSE Inquiry, it was concluded that though the conditions are similar, BSE likely didn't originate when cattle dined on sheep with scrapie.

Instead, it was concluded that BSE is a new disease, possibly arising from a mutation in one cow's genes.

The assumption is that the remains of this one cow was used in cattle feed, thus starting the infection of Britain's herds.

Atrocities · #66 January 4th, 2004, 12:55 AM

Thanks for the info Renegade. I have to agree, one case in all of the US is quite remarkable. Feeding cows cow, well that is just sick, but I guess the people doing it know more about it than I do, so it must be ok.

(Soilant Green any one?)

[ January 03, 2004, 23:38: Message edited by: Atrocities ]

narf poit chez BOOM · #67 January 4th, 2004, 02:03 AM

thanks, Kamog.

Atrocities · #68 January 4th, 2004, 02:24 AM

WSSAAL.

We Should Start An Acranam List

Renegade 13 · #69 January 4th, 2004, 03:24 AM

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Originally posted by Atrocities:
Feeding cows cow, well that is just sick, but I guess the people doing it know more about it than I do, so it must be ok.

Well, we dont' do that anymore. Personally, we never did. Its been illegal in Canada and the US since 1997. I agree that it was/is a disgusting practice. Cows aren't carnivores, or cannibals, so it never should have been done...ever.

David E. Gervais · #70 January 7th, 2004, 03:45 PM

Thanks for the info DavidG,

I now feel justified in my belief that eating beef in the US and Canada is perfectly safe.

So I am now of the opinion that all people that suffer the paranoia generated by the media and the two single cases of Mad Cow in north america are 'Stupid Idiots' and further would say that propagating missinformation buy the media sould be a criminal act.

It's like the media is crying "WOLF!" when in fact a cricket was seen.

Cheers!