BSE Meeting at CDC
1996
BSE Meeting at CDC
Sample size: 2800
publication
Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Primary Institution: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Conclusion
There is currently no evidence of BSE in the United States, and active surveillance is in place to monitor for it.
Supporting Evidence
- There is no evidence from U.S. surveillance activities to indicate that BSE exists in the United States.
- Since 1990, laboratory testing of nearly 2,800 brain specimens from cattle with CNS signs has shown no evidence of BSE.
- No U.K. cattle or ruminant-based feed has been imported into the United States since July 1989.
- The CDC monitors the occurrence of CJD in the United States through surveillance and special epidemiologic studies.
Takeaway
Scientists are checking cattle in the U.S. to make sure they don't have a disease linked to mad cow disease, and so far, they haven't found any.
Methodology
Active surveillance for BSE is conducted by the USDA, including laboratory testing of brain specimens from cattle showing CNS signs.
Limitations
The report does not provide specific details on the limitations of the surveillance methods used.
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