"They" have the theory that cattle under 30 months old are "clean" and do
not pose a risk. Personally I think their theory is faulty for a couple of
reasons. First as Ingrid just said, once they are infected they can spread
the disease without showing symptoms. One study I read recently likened the
onset of symptoms caused by BSE to the onset of Alzheimers. Not really
noticeable for some time.It's not a disease that extreme symptoms show up
quickly after infection. Secondly they are counting on the fact that the
feed ban is being followed. It's not....
Personally I think it's nothing more than a p.r. stunt... The vast
majority of the cattle that end up on our tables are under 30 months old,
most more like 16-18 months old.
Janet

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it simply takes time for them to develop symptoms. yes, it is my
understanding that
once they been infected they can spread the disease even if they dont have
symptoms.
Ingrid

~ jan JJsPond.us wrote:
Something new in the paper today, something about young cows not
developing
MCD? A little confusing, in that they make it sound like it's not a
problem
till they develop it? I'm thinking, "if they've been infected, they're
infected, whether they live long enough to show symptoms" or are prions
different than someone with a cold or flu who is spreading germs before
they are even sick? ~ jan



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