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Second thoughts: mad cows

Article Abstract:

Great Britain hopes to avoid slaughtering cows because of the threat that they could transmit mad-cow disease, or bovine spongiform encephalopathy. Evidence suggests the disease may not be as great a threat as believed, and sales of beef are up. The European Union will likely still want cows killed.

Political aspects, International trade

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Growing pains

Article Abstract:

Critics of modern food production have a three-pronged argument. They are: the technology is unhealthy for humans; the methods are destructive to the environment; animals are cruelly treated for profit. Each argument is discusses in detail and the good of technology in food production is given.

Agriculture, Crop Production, Hogs, Hog and Pig Farming, Poultry and Eggs, Poultry Farm Products, Poultry and Egg Production, Analysis, Environmental aspects, Agricultural biotechnology, Swine, Animal feeding and feeds, Composition, Animal welfare, Pesticide residues, Green Revolution

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Silly moos: made cow disease

Article Abstract:

The mad-cow disease that affects cows in Great Britain has led to an international public outcry that the beef be banned. Such action could devastate Great Britain's economy, and any retaliatory measures, if taken, would affect the economy of the European Union.

Economic aspects, Economic policy, Livestock industry

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