Animal culled as cattle disease found on a farm in region
A single case of atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed on a farm in Essex.
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) confirmed that the animal showed some clinical signs of the naturally-occurring form of BSE and was humanely culled on farm.
It was tested as part of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' (DEFRA) routine surveillance programme.
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BSE is a non-contagious but chronic degenerative disease affecting the central nervous system of cattle.
Government vets have stressed there is no risk to public health or food safety from this case. The animal - as fallen stock - was not destined to enter the food chain.
Atypical BSE is a naturally occurring, non-contagious disease in cattle which occurs spontaneously.
It is distinct from classical BSE which is linked to contaminated feed. This resulted in mass culls after it was discovered in the UK in 1986 before it was eventually eradicated.
The last case of atypical BSE in the UK was in December 2024 in Scotland - with a total of four cases since 2015.
Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss said: 'A single case of atypical BSE has been confirmed on a farm in Essex. The animal died on farm and was tested as part of our strict routine controls and surveillance regime.
'Atypical BSE is distinct from classical BSE and is a spontaneously and sporadically occurring, non-contagious disease which is believed to occur at a very low level in all cattle populations. This is proof that our surveillance system for detecting and containing this type of disease is working.'
Dr James Cooper, Deputy Director of Food Policy at the Food Standards Agency said there was no risk to food safety.
'There are strict controls in place to protect consumers from the risk of BSE, including controls on animal feed, and removal of the parts of cattle most likely to carry BSE infectivity.
'Consumers can be reassured that these important protection measures remain in place and that Food Standards Agency Official Veterinarians and Meat Hygiene Inspectors working in all abattoirs in England will continue to ensure that the safety of consumers remains the top priority.'
Great Britain's overall risk status for BSE remains at "controlled' and there is no risk to food safety or public health.
The World Organisation for Animal Health and trading partners have been informed of the case which does not affect the UK's ability to export beef to other countries.
BSE is a notifiable animal disease. If you suspect it, you must report it immediately by calling the Defra Rural Services Helpline on 03000 200 301. Failure to do so is an offence. This applies to pet and small holder animals as well as commercial cattle.
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