Care urged in reaction to mad cow tests
Associated Press
Posted on Mon, Jul. 05, 2004
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - South Dakota congressional candidates say the U.S. Department of Agriculture should consider holding information on possible cases of mad cow disease until it is sure of tests.
Last week, the USDA eliminated mad cow disease as the cause of sickness in two head of cattle. But the cases raised questions about reporting incidents before results were certain.
The USDA has said it will continue announcing initial "inconclusive" results from rapid screenings to be open about its findings.
Sen. Tom Daschle urged caution. "As jittery as the markets are, we need to be prudent as possible about releasing
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