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Mad Cow is Discovered
Mad Cow is discovered in the United Kingdom -
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British Outbreak of BSE
British Outbreak affects about 180,000 cattle and devastates farming communities -
BSE Epidemic reaches its peak
The BSE Epidemic in Britain reaches it's peak with almost 1,000 newcases being reported weekly. -
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European Ban on British Beef in France
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First Case of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Reported
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Canada's first case of Mad Cow Confirmed in Cow
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Mexico, Japan, South Korea and the US ban Canadian Beef
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First case of Mad Cow confirmed in US
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USDA announces that beef from downer cattle will no longer be allowed in the human food chain
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USDA destroys "herd mates" of infected cow
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First person in US dies of Creutzfeldt- Jakob Disease
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Canada's second case of BSE
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Second case of BSE in US
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Third case of BSE in US
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Canadian scientists discover diagnostic for testing live cattle
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US gov bans slaughter of sick cows to minimize mad cow
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USDA confirms 4th case of BSE
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Fourth person in US dies of vCJD
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USDA announces recall of 4,000 lbs of beef due to caution