What is Mad Cow Disease and how does it affect milk?
Milk from cows with Mad Cow Disease, also known as BSE, is not believed to pose any risk to humans or to other animals. Experiments have shown that milk from affected cows has not caused infections in either the same species or in other test animals. There has been only one case of BSE ever found in the United States. The U.S. tests over 20,000 animals yearly to insure that the meat being consumed in this country is as safe as possible. The U.S. does not allow import of animals or meat products from any country known to have BSE. To be safe, however, Alta Dena Dairy does not use imported milk or milk products in any of its dairy products.
