Tough Surveillance Helps Catch BSE in Florida

Dan August 30, 2018 Cattle, Florida

It was announced Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed a case of atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in Florida. The case was found in a 6-year-old, mixed-breed beef cow. According to a story from Stephanie Ho, U.S. surveillance systems help with speedy and effective detection of animal diseases like BSE.

Tough Surveillance Helps Catch BSE in Florida

Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board

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