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Classical BSE confirmed in cow on Dumfries and Galloway farm

Movement restrictions are in place, and officials are investigating the source of the disease

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock 鈥� 2 min read
The Animal Plant and Health Agency (APHA) is investigating the source of the disease
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The Animal Plant and Health Agency (APHA) is investigating the source of the disease

A case of classical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed in a cow on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway after being picked up through routine BSE surveillance. Precautionary movement...

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