Randy, I didn't mean in any sense of the word that the chicken/hog fed caused the case in Canada. I simply meant to show that many in the UK didn't believe that feed was the culprit and caused the epidemic to extend.

Given the chance, the naysayers here might do the same.

There is no need to do further testing on feed transmission. It has been done. Besides, who would put money in a test that has already been proven? Even here in Alabama we are smarter than that! (grin)

I agree with you that testing for opening markets is warranted. SRM removal is needed for customer confidence also. I just wish they would remove all SRM's because of age discrepancies.

Our biggest enemies right now are the press and media. The USDA is not helping, due to the calamities of late and by putting the blood in the water for the feeding frenzy.

Don't even ask me what I think of the lastest fiasco concerning the packers not removing SRM's.  :roll:

Have you read the UK BSE INQUIRY Randy? I know it's several hundred pages but is well worth it in showing that government was key in that they covered the disease up until they couldn't any longer. It is an apology to the public and cattlemen, and also a fact finding expedition. Purdey gives testimony and evidence as well as all other scientists involved. It's a good read.