Mad Cow Case Highlights Cattle-Tracking Problems
American officials await the results of DNA tests that will confirm whether the Washington state Holstein that tested positive for mad cow disease came from Canada. The case has shed light on the challenges involved in tracing cattle in North America and on the difficulty of ensuring that animals never eat contaminated feed. NPR's Allison Aubrey reports.
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