An overview of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in Britain.
Since 1985 cases of BSE have occurred in increasing numbers in the UK, particularly in dairy herds. Scientist, clinicians and administrators co-operated in showing that this was due to exposure to ruminant-derived meat-and-bonemeal products. The measures used to contain the epidemic and protect biological medicinal products are described. The epidemic will require continued control measures and monitoring until it finally declines.
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PHLS Centre for Applied Microbiology and Research Porton Down, Salisbury, UK.
D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000662:veterinary*; D004340:Drug Contamination; D016643:Encephalopathy, Bovine Spongiform / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000635:transmission; D005516:Food Microbiology; D006801:Humans; D012449:Safety; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology