An Explanation of Mad Cow Disease: Mark Purdey argues and presents evidence that BSE, Kuru, and variant Creutzfeld Jakob Disease are caused by manganese poisoning.
BSE Information at the University of Illinois: Factual information, news releases, general information and web sites about BSE (mad cow disease); veterinary, consumer and producer information.
BSEInfo.org: A review of literature, research and historical data on these diseases, compiled under the auspices of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.
NOVA: The Brain Eater: Article that explores the causes of Mad Cow disease, what happens when science faces an unknown pathogen, and the implications for public health.