In 2009, the U.S. almost encountered another scare with a cow that tested positive for BSE. What is BSE some ask? BSE is an acronym for bovine spongiform encephalopathy or known by many as "Mad Cow".
A judge in Winnipeg fined Dr. Fawcott George Taylor, a Manitoba veterinarian, $80,000 for allowing the infected cow to be shipped to the U.S. and Canada boarders. An U.S. inspection agent at the boarder found one animal unable to stand and stopped the shipment. After further test, the cow tested positive for BSE.
I feel these large fines are very necessary so everyone stays up to date on this topic and ensures its containment. In addition to the Vet, three farmers were also fined due to their negligence.
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