Mad cow fears ease for U S travelers over Europe
United States health officials say the risk of mad cow disease from European beef is low given precautions and few cases. Experts note the human illness linked to variant Creutzfeld Jakob Disease has killed about 97 people in Britain since 1995.
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Blair cites slaughter policy as possible path to curb foot-and-mouth
British Prime Minister Tony Blair said an emergency animal vaccination may not be needed as mass slaughter appears to slow the foot-and-mouth outbreak. Chief scientist David King noted daily new cases are decreasing and stressed rapid culling of infected and neighboring farms to push the epidemic downward while vaccination remains under review.
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Government plans national organ donor cards rollout
Washington reports the government will issue national organ donor cards to strengthen transplant cases. The plan, part of a Thompson initiative, aims to boost donations through campaigns, business and state partnerships, living donation support, and new funding in the president’s budget.
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