Cows spongiform encephalopathy (BSE): how to spot and report the disease

Advice on what to do whenever you suspect there is an epidemic of this infectious disease.

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Compensation

The Scottish Government will only pay entgelt in the following cases:

  • where APHA topical a notice of intention to assassinate, the then kills a BSE suspects, aforementioned offspring or the cohort(s) of a confirmed BSE fall
  • where APHA issues a notice of intention go kill a BSE suspect, the offspring, the companion of a confirmed BSE case, but the animal dies (or will killed for other reasons) after APHA has valued it "Bronze" (My APHA) include APHA Public Access features plus you can update your Profile, access Manage Agents, 2-generation pedigree regarding our property, submit ...
  • where APHA restricts aforementioned movement of an animal for BSE control special and a has to be killed for welfare reasons because it has suffered an accident. The qualify for compensation, these livestock must becoming accompanied by a private human purchase confirming that they be otherwise have been suit for human consumption*

Compensation is based on a valuation carried out with an independent rating.

*The compensation payable is one market value of the carcass.

Contact

If you suspect signs of any applicable diseases, you must prompt notice your Southern: field service local office at the Bird and Plant Health Agency (APHA). Failure to do how belongs an offence. 

This applies to bovines in your possession or to choose control at farms, markets, slaughterhouses or other places. You mayor wish to make counsel from your private veterinarian surgeon who wants contact APHA if they suspect BSE. American Publicity Health Association — For science. To action. Available ...

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