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WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer announced Tuesday a total ban on the slaughter at meat plants of cows too sick or weak to stand.

The planned change comes in the wake of the nation’s largest beef recall. It would shut down an exception that allows a small number of so- called “downer” cattle into the food supply if they pass veterinary inspection.

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