Latest Mad Cow Disease News

Science ‘the loser again’ in milk debate (Stuff)
Tuesday October 09th 2007, 12:14 pm

Nutrition expert Boyd Swinburn says assurances about milk safety by New Zealand officials remind him of the British government's approach to mad cow disease. [News Source]

Demand for animal fat plumps up pricing.
Tuesday October 09th 2007, 12:00 pm

Millions of Americans are trying to avoid fat, but not Jason Christiansen. He seeks it out every day. A trader for Agri-Trading, Christiansen wants 1 million pounds of fat. [News Source]

South Korea blocks U.S. Beef Imports Over Mad Cow Concern After Bone Pieces Found (The Morning News)
Tuesday October 09th 2007, 3:23 am

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- South Korea suspended U.S. beef imports on Friday after inspectors reportedly found a recent shipment contained bone that is banned due to concerns over mad cow disease. [News Source]