U.S. Investigates Possible New Mad Cow Case

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WASHINGTON -- The government is checking a possible new case of mad cow disease, officials said Thursday, rattling the nation's cattle industry, food processors and beef-oriented restaurant chains.

Additional checks are being conducted after initial testing proved inconclusive on the suspect brain tissue. Officials said the animal never entered the food or feed chain.

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U.S. Investigates Possible New Mad Cow Case

The Agriculture Department gave no information on the location or origin of the slaughtered animal and said results from advanced tests were not expected before four to seven days.

Larry Lewis, spokesman for the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, ...

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