Diseases
Mad Cow Disease
A lethal disease that originates in cows and can spread to humans through consumption of affected neural tissue. It is called jakob-creutzfeldt disease in humans. It causes the brain to deteriorate through the instrument of an infectious protein called a prion.
SYMPTOMS
- Symptoms in the animal include a change in attitude and behavior, gradual uncoordinated movements, trouble standing and walking, weight loss despite having an appetite, and decreased milk production
- Similar symptoms may develop in humans: muscle spasms, lack of muscle control, worsening problems with memory.
CAUSES
Disease is caused by infectious proteins called prions (say "pree-ons"). In affected cows, these proteins are found in the brain, spinal cord, and small intestine. There is no proof that prions are found in muscle meat (such as steak) or in milk.
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