US finally finds native case of mad cow!

[kato]

It'll be interesting to see how next week plays out. The story on the positive American cow on the agricultural news this morning on the radio was the last one they put on. It was the bottom priority. As far as the TV news, I only heard it mentioned quickly a couple of times.

Could it be that BSE is not quite the most important thing on the news these days? That can only be a good thing for cattle producers on both sides of the border.

Perhaps 'perspective' is starting to kick in. There are so many more urgent things going on than the so called health questions raised by a one in billions chance of maybe getting sick years from now from such an obscure illness.

Things could change a lot after this week, but for the better or the worse is the big question.

If it's American we can only hope that R-Calf's fearmongering tactics haven't worked. It's in no one's interests to see American consumers scared off by such irresponsible behaviour.

If it's a Canadian cow, then I guess we'll have politicians who may be more receptive to our requests for testing.

Whatever, I just wish it was Friday already and we knew. We've been waiting for so much for so long that I'm sick and tired of it. It's time to move on and get back to business.

[kato]

I have never carried a protest sign in my life,,,,,,but tonight I will.
Stephen Harper will see my sign.

BSE IS HUMAN MADNESS
OUR BEEF IS SAFE
LET US PROOVE IT BY TESTING

[rsomer]

Rpkaiser: While beef producers may understand your poster saying BSE is Human Madness, consumers may make an unfortunate association between BSE and nvCJD.

For certain, if more BSE positives are found we could expect so see testing levels reflect that. However one BSE positive in Canada and one in the U.S. was not enough to justify mandatory testing of all animals slaughtered.

The lab in Iowa will have already run another rapid test on the sample over the weekend. If it was negative I would have expected an announcement to that effect certainly before the opening of the markets on Monday. If we hear nothing that would suggest to me that the second test was also "non-negative" and that a final conclusive test is proceeding.

[rsomer]

How about BSE IS POLITICAL MADNESS

is that better rsomer

what's your sign say?

[rsomer]

Rsomer you pigheaded dork.

Your personal crusade to destroy BIG C is pathetic.

Mandatory testing of all animals destined for markets that ask for it.

Like I've said before, you sure write well, too bad you can't read.

[rsomer]

I would say that BSE IS POLITICAL MADNESS is much better.

My only personal crusade is to see our family’s farm survive this BSE crisis and that there is a good future in farming for my children if they want it.

I believe you have read more into my comments than what was there. I do not take exception to be called pigheaded as it is necessary to be a somewhat resolute and determined character to farm in this part of the world where nature is even more difficult to deal with than the Americans. Now if you had called me a pigheaded redneck you’d be pretty close to the truth. :--)

Have fun at your meeting with Stephen Harper.

[kato]

How about "TAKE THE BS OUT OF BSE"? LOL

Whatever you put on the sign, hold it high and make 'em see it!

Smile for the camera.. we'll be watching for you!

Oops.. that should be GRRRR for the camera. It's a better photo op.

[15444]

Hmmmm....'TAKE THE BS OUT OF BSE'...I think I saw a picture of somebody with that same sign in the Winnipeg Free Press, during the Convention, Kato. Nevertheless, it is very true indeed.

[15444]

Stood 6 feet in front of Harper as he read my sign. Looked me in the eye and nodded.
BSE IS POLITICAL MADNESS
OUR BEEF IS SAFE
LET US TEST AND PROOVE IT

I am sure we will see an end to all of this madness the day after tommorrow.LOL
Thanks for the help rsomer, as always I feed off your defiance.

http://www.leiss.ca/bse/157
Thought this article might be of interest to you rsomer, it is a bit dated but still carries a very good message.
http://www.rense.com/general49/cheap.htm
Here is another one. Personally I don't like the talk about vCJD, but the rest of it makes some sense.

Happy reading everyone.

[kato]

Good going rpkaiser. I bet you got him scared real good! (I wish! LOL) Hope he remembers it later.

Yup, I saw that sign at Winnipeg, too, and it was my favourite one. Credit goes to the person who made it, but I'm not sure who it was.

The one that said "We feed politicians too" was a good one too.