But realistically, beef suppliers cannot hire scientists to lab test the brain of every single cow after slaughter. So they only test the oldest and weakest in each herd. Sometimes one slips by, what can you do?

MCD test can only be performed on dead animals, like rabies. Mostly is is about prevention, separating older or sick cattle from the rest of the herd. That is why they test such a small amount, they do not need to test every single cow. If one has been infected in a herd that has gone to slaughter, chances are they all have. It is a reasonable cost saving measure.

Hey, thanks!

I had given up months ago. It looks like it has remained active without us.

I was logged in for at least a year I think.

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