Bacteria become resistant in the gut of the cow and then, if we become sick from that form of bacteria, we can't be treated with the antibiotic because suddenly we're dealing with resistant strains.

Many more of the infections we see are caused by the resistant bacteria. The bacteria has developed resistance to some of the antibiotics that used to easily cure the infections.

There are no bacteria known to be resistant to silver or silver oxide.

It is good that they are funding new inspectors for overseas, but they haven't begun to grapple with the fact that they need new inspectors for domestic produce and seafood.

It is far more likely that you will die from a heart attack caused by eating a lot of beef than you would from BSE.

For the industry to step up like this and start the testing program is a very important improvement. But it's critical that USDA ensure that all chicken producers are complying with the same requirements.