Isolated Case of Atypical BSE Detected on Scottish Farm

Scottish authorities confirm no risk to human health as swift measures are implemented to contain the disease.

A single case of atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), also known as mad cow disease, has been identified on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
The atypical strain of BSE is not transmissible to humans and is believed to occur spontaneously rather than through contaminated feed.
Precautionary movement restrictions have been enforced on the affected farm, covering animals that had contact with the infected cow.
Authorities confirmed the animal did not enter the human food chain, and investigations into the origin of the disease are ongoing.
Scottish officials emphasized the effectiveness of routine surveillance systems and reassured the public that stringent controls remain in place to protect both consumers and the agriculture sector.