Cow 'humanely culled' after case of BSE found on farm

Mad cow disease confirmed on Essex farm

The cow that had the disease has been humanely killed, the government has confirmed (Picture: Shutterstock) A single case of mad cow disease has been confirmed on a farm in Essex. The disease causes damage to the central nervous system in cows and eventually kills them. The government said the cow was humanely put down and there was no risk to public health or food safety because it was not going to enter the food chain. Mad cow disease, also kn…

Mad cow disease detected on UK farm as authorities forced to cull animal

A single case of atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed on a farm in Essex - officials have announced that the animal has been culled in response to the incident

Cow 'humanely culled' after case of BSE found on farm

The chief veterinary officer has made a statement