What causes Mad Cow disease, and how is this disease transmitted?
BSE, or Mad Cow Disease was discovered in the mid 1980’s in the United Kingdom and the first US case was reported on 12/23/03 in Washington state. The purpose of this FAQ is to educate about the disease causative agent, how the disease is transmitted, and potential human concerns. For in-depth human health and current political issues concerning BSE, please visit with your local health care provider or refer to local/national/Internet news sources.
