CJD is a disease caused by a misfolding protein, called a prion. (PREE-on) Prion diseases are a group of rare and fatal brain diseases which occur in both humans and animals. In humans, it is known as CJD. Cows get BSE, which stands for bovine spongiform encephalopathy. Deer and elk contract CWD, or chronic wasting disease. There is no cure or clinical diagnosis for CJD. There is no cure for any of the diseases in the prion family.
Another cow is at Ames being tested for BSE. Inconclusive test results... I've heard that before! This is the first cow since June to test positive. In a few days, we'll know whether the cow is positive or not. So let's wait. Any thoughts? Please comment. The announcement hit the news on a Saturday, of course...
posted by Heather Larson at Sunday, March 12, 2006
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