Although mad cow disease is always fatal, it is not of much concern in the United States. In the United States, only four cases of mad cow disease have been recorded. Either way, the United States Department of Agriculture stepped in and recalled tons of beef, 10,400 pounds. in the first case to be precise, in order to ensure that the meat does not reach the plates of American citizens. In Canada, however, there have been 19 cases of mad cow disease. This differs significantly from that of the United States. What's interesting about this disease is that the first case of mad cow disease was imported. The first case of mad cow disease in Canada came from a cow imported from the United Kingdom. Then, the first case of mad cow disease in the United States came from a cow imported from Canada. The chance of a person contracting the disease from eating meat is also very slim. In Europe, there have been more than 200,000 cases of mad cow disease and only 150 people have died from eating infected meat. So in reality, the chances of contracting mad cow disease from simply eating meat are very low. That said, I still believe that any cow with mad cow disease should be treated appropriately, that is, killed and cremated in order to prevent the spread of the disease. If its meat has already been distributed, it must be recalled immediately. Now, mad cow disease is carried by an abnormal protein called a prion. As you now know, mad cow disease is transmitted through consumption. So, you may be wondering how is the disease spread to other cows from infected cows? The answer is both strange and a little worrying. There are currently two methods which are currently in the middle of paper......best is to simply put the animal down in order to spare it further pain and suffering. In cows with mad cow disease, the most targeted area is the brain. Prions enter the brain and begin to damage the brain. This is also why the disease is scientifically called spongiform, as it makes the brain look like a sponge with holes and empty caverns throughout the brain of the infected animal. Another targeted area of ​​a cow with mad cow disease is the spine. rope. Prions will also cause damage to the spinal cord. This is what causes paralysis in some infected cows. Destruction of the spinal cord causes paralysis because the prions damage certain nerves needed for movement and sensation. Additionally, the spinal cord is linked, so if prions devour one of these links, it would be equivalent to breaking the animal's back..