1.   If mad cow were discovered here, the infected cattle would be destroyed, and others in the herd would be quarantined.

2.   A second case was confirmed over the weekend, and experts have said it is likely yet more infected cows will be discovered in Germany.

3.   Another infected cow was discovered in the Vosges region in eastern France over the weekend.

4.   The infected cow was discovered and killed in December.

5.   The six-year old cow was discovered last week at a farm in northern Finland and was slaughtered after showing symptoms of the disease.

6.   Thousands of cattle, in herds where mad cow was discovered, have slaughtered to prevent spread of the disease.