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[BSE, bovine spongiform encephalopathy].

U Truyen1, O R Kaaden

  • 1Institut für Virologie, Tierärztlichen Hochschule Hannover.

Tierarztliche Praxis
|October 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) caused significant economic issues in the UK. This review details BSE

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Neurology
  • Pathology
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) emerged in the United Kingdom in 1985.
  • The disease rapidly caused severe economic repercussions within a few years.
  • BSE is a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy affecting cattle.

Purpose:

  • To summarize the clinical presentation and pathological findings of BSE.
  • To review the etiologic and epizootiologic history of the disease.
  • To critically assess the risks posed to continental cattle and human health.

Summary:

  • This review consolidates information on BSE, including its clinical signs and post-mortem findings.
  • It examines the origins and spread of the disease, providing historical context.
  • Diagnostic methods for BSE are also described.

Impact:

  • Highlights the significant economic impact of BSE on the UK.
  • Discusses the potential threat to European cattle populations.
  • Addresses the crucial aspect of potential human health risks associated with BSE.

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