Negative test brings end to latest mad cow scare.

Publication: The Dallas Morning News (Dallas, Texas) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News)

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Byline: Karen Robinson-Jacobs

Nov. 24--Tests have come back "negative" for an animal suspected of having mad cow disease, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said late Tuesday.

The announcement, which followed five days of uncertainty while detailed tests were run, allows the nation's cattle farmers to breathe a sigh of relief.

It also saves the beef industry from a public relations nightmare during the holidays, a historically strong period for beef sales.

"It's certainly welcome news," said Matt Brockman, executive vice president...

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