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Bovine spongiform encephalopathy risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The most potent risk factor in the development of bovine spongiform encephalopathy is the consumption of meat-and-bone meal (MBM) by cattle.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
The most potent risk factor in the development of bovine spongiform encephalopathy is the consumption of meat-and-bone meal (MBM) by cattle.[1][2]
References
References
- ↑ Morley RS, Chen S, Rheault N (2003). “Assessment of the risk factors related to bovine spongiform encephalopathy”. Rev Sci Tech. 22 (1): 157–78. doi:10.20506/rst.22.1.1384. PMID 12793778.
- ↑ Schudel AA, Carrillo BJ, Gimeno EJ, Weber EL, Blanco Viera J, van Gelderen C; et al. (1994). “Bovine spongiform encephalopathy surveillance in Argentina”. Rev Sci Tech. 13 (3): 801–36. doi:10.20506/rst.13.3.807. PMID 7949355.
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