Top 10 Horrifying Facts About The Human Form Of Mad Cow Disease

Known as the human form of mad cow disease, variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (also known as vCJD) is an incredibly rare yet terrifying illness. Scientists currently do not know as much as they would like to about this condition. But what they have discovered is fascinating and has led to increased health regulations for cattle meat production. For example, the US Department of Agriculture requires that all materials from the spinal cord and brain be eliminated from high-risk cattle. These products are not permitted in the US food supply. Nevertheless, the facts about the human version of mad cow disease are truly horrifying.

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