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Mad Cow Disease and Humans
Article describes how mad cow disease (variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease) is transmitted, its symptoms, and diagnosis.

Sheep Slaughtered for Suspicion of Mad Cow Disease
Article describes USDA seizure and slaughter of sheep in 2001 that were suspected to be infected with TSE.

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