Washington state dairy cow nation's first case of BSE
The first case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy in the United States was confirmed Dec. 25, 2003, in a nonambulatory dairy cow slaughtered in Washington state. [more]

USDA announces unified food safety research agenda
Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman has announced a unified food safety research agenda to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of food safety programs. [more]

New Web site, CD-ROM provide information on Johne's disease
The United States Animal Health Association has developed two new educational tools to teach veterinarians and producers more about Johne's disease and help prevent its spread. [more]