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What steps are being taken to safeguard the U.S. beef supply?

April 26, 2017Beef safeguard steps supply

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What steps are being taken to safeguard the U.S. beef supply?

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Since 1990, the USDA has examined all U.S. cattle prior to slaughter for signs of BSE. Any animal exhibiting symptoms of the disease are tested. In the 15 years since the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has implemented its surveillance program, the Washington case represents the first possible occurrence of BSE in the U.S.