1. BSE Anatomy of A Crisis.
- Author
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Buzby, Jean C. and Detwiler, Linda R.
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BOVINE spongiform encephalopathy , *CATTLE diseases , *CREUTZFELDT-Jakob disease , *BEEF industry , *PRODUCT safety policy - Abstract
Focuses on the bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BVE) or mad cow disease crisis in Great Britain. Cause of BVE in Great Britain cattles; Number of cattles diagnosed with BVE as of March 2001; Potential correlation between BVE and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in humans; Effect of the BVE news in 1996 on the domestic sales of British beef products; Actions taken by the United States government to ensure the safety of its beef products.
- Published
- 2001