United States

WOAH reported bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) prion, atypical strain, L-type, in a 9 year old beef type cow in Tennessee, detected as part of the United States’ targeted surveillance program for BSE. The identified animal did not enter food supply channels and did not present a risk to human health.

WOAH reported bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) prion, atypical strain, L-type, in a 9 year old beef type cow in Tennessee, detected as part of the United States’ targeted surveillance program for BSE. The identified animal did not enter food supply channels and did not present a risk to human health.