BSE Soundbites from
Dr. Floron “Buddy” Faries, Texas Cooperative Extension veterinary specialist
• What is a BSE prion? .mov .wmv
• Explain the BSE testing procedure. .mov .wmv
• What does the test of the brain reveal? .mov .wmv
• What is the Western Blot test? .mov .wmv
• Why have a combintation of tests? .mov .wmv
• How is the consumer protected? .mov .wmv
• How is BSE prevented from the U.S. meat supply? .mov .wmv
• What is the chance of BSE transferring from cattle to humans? .mov .wmv
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