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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Epidemiology
  • Neurodegenerative Diseases

Background:

  • Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) is a fatal, transmissible neurodegenerative disease in cattle.
  • The first indigenous German BSE case was identified in November 2000, years after the UK epidemic peaked.
  • Previous cases in Germany involved imported animals, but active surveillance revealed indigenous infections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the dynamics of the German BSE epidemic.
  • To compare German BSE data with international observations.
  • To analyze the impact of surveillance and feed bans on BSE transmission.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of an active surveillance program utilizing BSE rapid testing systems.
  • Analysis of indigenous German BSE cases from 2000 to 2006.
  • Comparison of case data with cattle birth cohorts and the timeline of the feed ban.

Main Results:

  • 399 indigenous German BSE cases were detected up to July 2006.
  • The majority of early cases (2000-2003) originated from birth cohorts 1995-1997.
  • Recent cases are primarily from birth cohorts 1998-2000, indicating BSE infectivity recycling.
  • Two cases occurred in cattle born after the December 2000 feed ban.

Conclusions:

  • The German BSE epidemic showed distinct phases, with evidence of infectivity recycling.
  • Surveillance and feed bans are critical in controlling BSE transmission.
  • Understanding epidemic dynamics is crucial for preventing future outbreaks.