Answer:
statistical data
Step-by-step explanation:
in the passage, John DiConsiglio has an urgent tone. He is trying to show the importance of testing for mad cow disease. The statistical data about how often Japan and European nations test their cows for mad cow disease in comparison to how often the U.S. tests their cows for mad cow disease shows that he is pushing for change and quickly. He wants the U.S. to test a higher percentage of the 35 million cattle that are slaughtered for meat.