Sandhusker said:
Tim, I've never bragged about the USDA's testing. In fact, I've been very critical.
Yep, your testing found the cow. That's not the point. The point is that if your feed ban was the caliber Tam seems to think it is, that cow wouldn't of had BSE.
Well since you have been so critical of USDA's testing, would it be fair to say that, in all probability, their(USDA's) testing has missed some cases of BSE in native cattle??
Where exactly, do you suppose the Texas cow contracted BSE from?? If you are a follower of the feed THEORY, do you actually want to suggest that she was the 1 in 35 million cows that ate "infected" feed??
And in addition, I do not know of ANY beef cow/calf producers who have EVER used any type of protein suplement in young calves which,according the popular belief, seems to be when cattle are prone to infection. My calves nurse their mothers,period. No purchased protein.Ever. I'm sure this is also true for 99.9% of the other producers on this site.
Why not just admit the obvious Sandhusker.As an R-calf member you will gladly use BSE as an excuse for trade sanctions and to hell with the ramifications. At least I could semi-respect a little honesty. This worm-like spin, that R-calf is so adept at, is getting old. :roll: