RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Mad cows and Englishmen: the aftermath of a BSE scare JF Canadian Medical Association Journal JO CMAJ FD Canadian Medical Association SP 1043 OP 1044 VO 156 IS 7 A1 Richmond, C. YR 1997 UL http://www.cmaj.ca/content/156/7/1043.abstract AB The consumption of prime beef cuts is down, animals have been slaughtered by the thousand and 3 farmers have committed suicide as the mad-cow issue continues to cause concern in the United Kingdom. In this report from London, Caroline Richmond also notes that the royal colleges have published a report stating that chronic fatigue syndrome is a real illness and patients need help.