Mad Cow and Beef Exports

Why doesn't the beef industry test every cow for mad cow disease, vs
just the down cows or the cows that "look funny"? I don't eat much
beef, but when I do, I would pay extra for "tested safe" beef. If you
are a cattleman, why would you object to testing every cow? Cost? It
must be costing a rancher big if he can't export beef, or his
customers choose chicken or pork for safety reasons.

I read today that the US is trying to have Japan and South Korea
reopen thier markets for US Beef. Wouldn't testing every cow be
reassuring to those countries and others interested in importing
beef? In the mean time, Australia is cashing in with record beef
exports to Japan.

Anthony

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