BSE ('Mad Cow Disease'): A Brief Overview (CRS Report for Congress)
| Release Date |
Revised Dec. 19, 2006 |
| Report Number |
RS22345 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Geoffrey S. Becker, Resources, Science, and Industry Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
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Summary:
The appearance of BSE (bovine spongiform encephalopathy or "mad cow disease") in North America in 2003 raised meat safety concerns and disrupted trade for cattle and beef producers. A major issue for Congress has been how to rebuild foreign markets for U.S. beef. Other issues include whether additional measures are needed to further protect the public and cattle herd, and concerns over the relative costs and benefits of such measures for consumers, taxpayers and industry.
This report summarizes and updates information found in other CRS reports; see "For More Information." Sources for facts and citation to reports and studies can be found in those CRS reports. This report will not be updated.
