May 22, 2013 - For International Readers of blog: From an American Rancher

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Some Mad Cow Stuff This is a pretty detailed look at how BSE wormed its way into the Canadian cow herd. Don't worry. It's old news and it winds up pointing that the problem is, at worst, very rare. And, in England, they still get the occasional case. But now it's being passed around, not by beef, but by blood transfusions and medical procedures. ADVERTISEMENT Get the Latest Beef News From beef production tips to the latest market prices, BeefToday.com is your one-stop source for industry news. Check the latest headlines. Pollan Does Some Germ Gazing Michael Pollan has a darned interesting piece in the latest edition of the New York Times' Sunday Magazine. He points out that lots of bacteria are important allies in mankind's survival. Good News From USDA USDA researchers say they've found a way to greatly enhance the identification of FMD virus.	The Toll of "Closing" the Border Start this review of immigration policy with a read on how desperate immigrants are to get into the U.S. and then continue on to read a bit about Washington's effort to convince voters they are going to do something about it all. Oops. We mean "solve the problem." ADVERTISEMENT The New Way to Buy and Sell Cattle Sell your cattle or browse more than 40,000 listings by class, breed, state or region. Visit Cattle-Exchange.      SOURCE:  Beef Today <AgInfo@farmjournal.agweb.com>