USDA changing mad cow tests (Clanton Advertiser) A decrease in the number of cattle tested for mad cow disease will affect few cattle farmers in Chilton County or other Alabama counties. [News Source]

Agriculture Department to Reduce Mad Cow Testing by About 90 Percent (WTOL News 11) WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Agriculture Department is cutting its tests for mad cow disease by about 90%, drawing protests from consumer groups. [News Source]

`Mad cow testing’ isn’t called for in U.S. (The Charlotte Observer) In response to "Mad cow testing should be increased, not cut" (July 24 Forum):Why should we increase testing for a disease that has never resulted in a confirmed human case in the U.S.? [News Source]

Canada’s mad cow cases stall import plans (WLUC TV 6) WASHINGTON More mad cow cases in Canadian cattle are putting the brakes on plans to import more beef and cattle from Canada. [News Source]