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USDA Bans Slaughter of Downer Cattle

Mar 16, 2009

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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a final rule to amend the federal meat inspection regulations to require a complete ban on the slaughter of cattle that become non-ambulatory disabled after passing initial inspection by Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) inspection program personnel.

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