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The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (US): BSE information
The APHIS mission is an integral part of U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) efforts to provide the Nation with safe and affordable food. This link is a comprehensive overview of Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).
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US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: CJD/BSE information
CDC, as the sentinel for the health of people in the United States and throughout the world, strives to protect people’s health and safety, provide reliable health information, and improve health through strong partnerships. The site has links to information and resources on Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Classic (CJD).
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US Food and Drug Administration's BSE page
The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. This site offers links to information on BSE and related topics.
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World Health Organization: Fact sheet on vCJD
The World Health Organization is the United Nations specialized agency for health. WHO's objective, as set out in its Constitution, is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. This site is a fact sheet on Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD).
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