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[h=1]Cow that died on farm tests positive for 'Atypical BSE'[/h] Published 19/01/2017 | 02:30
Ireland?s last BSE case was in 2015 and there was no serious impact on trade. Stock Image: PA
A suckler cow from a farm in Galway has tested positive for 'Atypical BSE', but officials insist it won't affect the vital beef export trade.
The Department of Agriculture said the 18-year-old suckler cow had come to its attention through its surveillance of 'fallen' animals which are taken to knackeries.
While the animal tested positive, the department said there are no associated public health risks.
It is different to the 'classic' BSE of the 1980s which was known as 'mad cow disease'...:tiphat:http://www.independent.ie/business/...tests-positive-for-atypical-bse-35379722.html
Ireland?s last BSE case was in 2015 and there was no serious impact on trade. Stock Image: PA
A suckler cow from a farm in Galway has tested positive for 'Atypical BSE', but officials insist it won't affect the vital beef export trade.
The Department of Agriculture said the 18-year-old suckler cow had come to its attention through its surveillance of 'fallen' animals which are taken to knackeries.
While the animal tested positive, the department said there are no associated public health risks.
It is different to the 'classic' BSE of the 1980s which was known as 'mad cow disease'...:tiphat:http://www.independent.ie/business/...tests-positive-for-atypical-bse-35379722.html