Newps wrote:

So now we know that it takes several years for a cow to develop
the disease and that a cow that would develop the disease but
is butchered prior to that is perfectly safe.

Exactly.

The price has held steady since the highs last summer and early fall.

Same on this side of the border and yet many farmers and ranchers on
both sides have taken the financial hit while the processors and food
stores have made a very healthy profit.