Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy in the UK

An Update

Authors

  • Peter W. Edmondson Eddy, Williamson & Partners, Allyn Saxon Drive, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 5QA, England

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19916752

Keywords:

Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, BSE, UK, disease management

Abstract

Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, BSE, was first diagnosed in England in November 1986. It is a slow disease and the incubation period varies between two and five years, and so mainly affects cows. It is suspected that the disease is caused by a Scrapie like virus. As with other spongiform encephalopathies, the outcome is invariably fatal. In June 1988, the disease was made notifiable. This requires any farmer suspecting an animal with BSE to report this fact to the Ministry of Agriculture.

Cover image of the 24th Conference Proceedings: A herd of cattle stand in a green field beneath two palm trees. In the foreground is a mother cow, resting her head on the back of her calf, who is nestled against her side. Beneath the photo is the conference theme, written in black italics: Go For The Magic In Orlando. Light blue background.

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Published

1991-09-18

Issue

1991

Section

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