Downer Ban Likely to Take Effect

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The USDA has proposed to ban all downer cattle from slaughterhouses in the country, a policy that could take effect before the summer’s end. The move by Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer is an effort to boost public confidence in the safety of the nation’s food supply. The proposal, which could take effect within a few months, follows the largest beef … Read More