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USDA investigates possible BSE case

28/07/2005

US officials are investigating another possible case of BSE.

USDA chief veterinarian John Clifford said testing indicates a cow that was at least 12 years old may have had the disease. He said the USDA received non-definitive test results on July 26 on the cow and is sending samples to a laboratory in Weybridge, England, for further testing. Test results are expected to be released next week.

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