UK studies confirm BSE link to new variant CJD

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The UK meat industry is likely to be adversely affected by the results of two pieces of research into the link between bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) and the human illness Creurzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). Research projects in Scotland and in London, England, found evidence to suggest exposure to BSE can cause CJD. Researchers, in London, predicted it may be 20 years before a further epidemic of the disease reoccurs. The research was unable to establish how many people are likely to suffer from the disease.

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

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Fischler calls for sheep offal ban amid new BSE scare

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Franz Fischler, EU farm Commissioner, has called for the Commission to propose that tissues from all ruminants be excluded from food and feed chains, after disclosure that BSE could be transmitted to sheep, goats and deer. This is based on the advice of the World Health Organisation and the Standing Veterinary Committee, and aims to remove all possible risk to animals and humans. The Meat and Livestock Commission in the UK believes that the new measures are sensible and would have little impact on the industry.

Safety and security measures, Food and nutrition, Animal feeding and feeds, Ruminants

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New BSE scare strikes further blow for EU beef

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An early lifting of the EU export ban on UK beef is unlikely following new scientific evidence of the transmission of BSE from cows to calves. Scientists now need to assess whether more animals would need to be slaughtered than originally planned. The British Spongiform Encephalopathy Advisory Committee reported that actual risk of the disease being passed from cow to calf is about 1%, and there is still uncertainty about how BSE is passed to the calf.

Livestock, Except Dairy and Poultry, Beef Cattle, Cattle Ranching and Farming

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