World

Mad cow disease found in Switzerland

Mar 16, 2023

Geneva [Switzerland], March 16: A case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), or mad cow disease, has been discovered in a cow in Switzerland for the first time in several years.The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office said it's a so-called atypical variant.
"Unlike the classical form, atypical BSE can occur spontaneously and without any connection to animal meal in feed," the office said."The carcass was incinerated and therefore poses no risk to other animals or humans." The case was discovered during routine BSE surveillance in the canton of Graubünden. It involved a 12-year-old cow registered for slaughter. BSE attacks the brain substance of cattle. In classical BSE, animals become infected by being fed animal meal containing prions. The consumption of meat contaminated with BSE can trigger the fatal Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in humans. At the end of the 1980s, BSE occurred mainly in Britain.
Source: Qatar Tribune

More news

Karan Aujla Joins Sony India, Elevating the Ultimate Audio Experience

New Delhi [India], April 2: Sony India today announced renowned music sensation Karan Aujla as the new brand ambassador for its audio product category, reinforcing its commitment to delivering premium sound experiences that let consumers enjoy music in its purest form. The campaign featuring Karan Aujla goes live today, marking the beginning of a multi-faceted promotional campaign across various digital platforms, outdoor activation and retail presence.

Apr 02, 2025