AR-News: (US) Government begins expanded mad cow testing

[Animalconcerns]

(06-01) 16:01 PDT WASHINGTON (AP) --

The Agriculture Department began expanded national testing for mad cow
disease Tuesday, intending to test about 220,000 animals for the
brain-wasting condition over the next year to 18 months.

Officials said the department was able to handle the first day's samples
even though most of the dozen regional laboratories aren't yet equipped
to perform the initial tests. 

full story:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/news/archive/2004/06/01/state1901EDT7827.DTL
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