Scientists Say Blood Test May Diagnose Human Version of Mad Cow Disease (RedNova) Scientists say blood test may diagnose human version of mad cow disease LOS ANGELES, July 6 (Xinhua)-- An early blood test may come out soon to diagnose the Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a human version of the mad cow disease, U.S. scientists said on Thursday. [News Source]

Cattle-tracing program under way. Arkansas Agriculture Secretary Richard Bell reaffirmed the state’s commitment to an animal identification program Friday during a meeting of the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association. [News Source]

Algerian market may open. Canadian breeding cattle -- still shut out of most international markets -- could soon be exported to Algeria. [News Source]