Guest guest Posted March 23, 2001 Report Share Posted March 23, 2001 It could happen in the U.S. too Mad cow and foot-and-mouth disease aren’t just Europe’s problem By Brian Halweil and Dani Nierenberg SPECIAL TO MSNBC.COM ....The modern animal farm not only allows, but paves the way for the outbreak of disease. We cram thousands of genetically uniform animals into unhygienic warehouses, generating a virtual frat party for microbes. We recycle animal manure and slaughterhouse waste as feed. We process meat at break-neck speed in the presence of blood, feces and other contagions... http://www.msnbc.com/news/542996.asp See also: Cannibals to Cows: The Path of a Deadly Disease http://www.msnbc.com/news/538946.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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