Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE, or "Mad Cow Disease") in North America: A Chronology of Selected Events

Becker, Geoffrey S.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Animals;    Government regulation;    Bovine spongiform encephalopathy;    Economic policy;   

RP-ID  :  RL32932
RP-ID  :  RL32932 2005-11-08

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report provides a chronology of selected events leading up to and following the discoveries of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE, or “mad cow disease”) in North America. These are primarily regulatory, legal, and congressional developments that are frequently referenced in the ongoing policy debate. The chronology does not contain entries for the introduction of the many BSE-related bills introduced into this or previous Congresses, except for those in recent years where committee or floor action has occurred. This report, which will be updated if significant developments ensue, is intended to be used alongside other CRS reports that provide more background and context for the BSE policy debate, and that cover many specific legislative proposals.