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Published: Apr 18, 2006

Japan                                                                                            

20 Months-Of-Age Holstein Does Not Have BSE

The Japanese government confirmed a domestic holstein of 20 months of age did not have bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), quieting concerns that a BSE find in an animal under 21 months might lead to Japanese calls for reevaluation of its requirement that U.S. beef come from animals 20 months of age or younger.

Japan                                                                                            

20 Months-Of-Age Holstein Does Not Have BSE

The Japanese government confirmed a domestic holstein of 20 months of age did not have bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), quieting concerns that a BSE find in an animal under 21 months might lead to Japanese calls for reevaluation of its requirement that U.S. beef come from animals 20 months of age or younger.