Vilsack urges Brazil ‘in the strongest terms’ to speed up mad-cow testing

In stern terms, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told his Brazilian counterpart that beef trade between the nations hinges on prompt reporting of cattle diseases, especially mad cow disease. Earlier this year, Brazil reported two cases of atypical mad cow disease two months after they occurred, while most nations report the findings within days. “Timely reporting… » Read More

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