AR-News: (US)New evidence hints mad cow not a downer

[Animalconcerns]

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 (UPI) -- U.S. Department of Agriculture documents
uncovered by United Press International provide new evidence the cow that
tested positive for mad cow disease in Washington last December was
healthy and not a "downer," as the agency has maintained.
...
UPI has uncovered additional documents that provide further support the
cow was walking at the time of inspection.

The documents indicate that a test for illegal antibiotics and a
temperature reading are required to be performed on all downer animals.
However, neither test was conducted, suggesting the animal was not a downer.

The adequacy of USDA's mad cow surveillance program hinges on resolving
the downer dispute. The agency's program tests only downer cattle and
those showing signs of central nervous system problems because these are
the most likely to be infected. However, European inspectors have found
hundreds of infected cows that did not display any symptoms.

full story:
http://www.upi.com/view.cfm?StoryID=20040223-052650-7976r

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