The discovery of mad cow disease in the world's largest beef exporter is serving as a warning about the importance of traceability and surveillance of disease in red meat supply chains.

Brazil has halted exports after confirming two cases of the disease, fueling concerns global supplies could become even tighter.

Rural Editor Sophie Clarke caught up with Curtin University supply chain expert Doctor Elizabeth Jackson to find out more.

The discovery of mad cow disease in the world's largest beef exporter is serving as a warning about the importance of traceability and surveillance of disease in red meat supply chains.
Brazil has halted exports after confirming two cases of the disease, fueling concerns global supplies could become even tighter.
Rural Editor Sophie Clarke caught up with Curtin University supply chain expert Doctor Elizabeth Jackson to find out more.

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