Numbers Keep Growing

The Bushies are still assuring Americans there is nothing to fear from Mad Cow Cow Disease in this country.

"The fact that this animal was blocked from entering the food supply tells us that our safeguards are working exactly as they should," Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns said during a news conference... 06/25/05

'The government is investigating a possible new case of mad cow disease, but says there is no threat to the U.S. food supply.' 07/27/05

'Seeking to close a gap in the nation’s defense against mad cow disease, the Bush administration on Tuesday proposed to eliminate cow brains and spinal cords from feed for all animals, including chickens, pigs and pets.' 10/04/05

"It is important to note that Canada's monitoring system identified this animal as one that should be removed from the food and feed supply chain, ensuring food safety continues to be protected," Johanns said in a statement. 04/16/06

Now we hear this:

There are probably a few undetected cases of mad cow disease in the United States, but the total — estimated at four to seven — is "extraordinarily low," Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns says.

The calculation comes from new testing data released Friday. Testing is likely to be scaled back after a panel of independent scientists reviews the figures, Johanns said.

"The data shows the prevalence of BSE in the United States is extraordinarily low," Johanns told reporters on a conference call. "In other words, we have an extremely healthy herd of cattle in our country."

Uh-huh. The incidences keep increasing – slowly, but steadily. Everyone still feel assured?

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