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BSE: a global update.

D Matthews1

  • 1Veterinary Laboratories Agency, Woodhams Lane, Addlestone, Surrey, UK. d.matthews@vla.defra.gsi.gov.uk

Journal of Applied Microbiology
|April 5, 2003
PubMed
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Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) is a global concern. Learning from the UK

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary epidemiology
  • Food safety
  • Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies

Background:

  • The British bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) epidemic is declining, but the European epidemic is growing.
  • BSE is increasingly recognized as a global issue, impacting international trade and consumer confidence.
  • Direct comparison of European epidemics with past British events is challenging due to new surveillance methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the evolving landscape of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) epidemics.
  • To highlight the global nature of BSE and the importance of learning from the British experience.
  • To assess the effectiveness of feed control measures in mitigating BSE transmission.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of BSE epidemic trends in Britain and Europe.

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  • Review of surveillance data and feed control implementation timelines.
  • Assessment of infectivity dispersal based on scientific committee considerations.

    • Main Results:

    • European BSE epidemic is growing while the British epidemic declines.
    • Tightened British feed controls in 1996 were effective, but European controls were delayed until 2000-2001.
    • Infectivity dispersal from European countries was widespread even before BSE was recognized in Britain in 1986.

    Conclusions:

    • Failure to learn from the British BSE experience prolongs international trade concerns.
    • The covert nature of BSE exposure necessitates proactive risk management.
    • Global vigilance and harmonized control measures are crucial for managing BSE.