Imports of cattle parts with risk of mad cow disease to remain banned

Parts of cattle that have a higher risk of harboring the agent that causes bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as mad cow disease, will remain banned when Taiwan eases its restrictions on imported American beef next year, the Ministry of Health and Welfare said Saturday.

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