Mad Cow Disease: Agricultural Issues for Congress

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Most countries banned U.S. beef after the December 2003 U.S. report of BSE (bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or mad cow disease) in a Canadian-born cow. Several of these markets have partially reopened. However, Japan and Korea, which together had purchased 57% (by value) of all U.S. beef exports in 2003, remain closed.

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Becker, Geoffrey S. June 14, 2005.

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Most countries banned U.S. beef after the
December 2003 U.S. report of BSE (bovine
spongiform encephalopathy, or mad cow
disease) in a Canadian-born cow. Several of
these markets have partially reopened. However, Japan and Korea, which together had
purchased 57% (by value) of all U.S. beef
exports in 2003, remain closed.

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19 p.

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  • June 14, 2005

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Becker, Geoffrey S. Mad Cow Disease: Agricultural Issues for Congress, report, June 14, 2005; Washington D.C.. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs7866/: accessed February 11, 2025), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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