Precautionary movement restrictions have been put in place at impacted premises and cover animals which have been in contact with the case.
The Ayrshire farming community has been placed on alert after it was confirmed today that a case of classical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy , also commonly known as as Mad Cow Disease, has been confirmed on a farm in the region.
Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7. “I want to thank the animal’s owner for their diligence. Their decisive action has allowed us to identify and isolate the case at speed which has minimised its impact on the wider industry.”
“I want to reassure both farmers and the public that the risk associated with this isolated case is minimal. But, if any farmers are concerned, I would urge them to seek veterinary advice.”
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