Bovine spongiform encephalopathy

Prion disease

Overview

Etiology

Prion disease

Host Species

Arabian oryx, Cats, Cattle, Eland, Gemsbok, Greater kudu, Human, Nyala

Clinical Signs

Apprehension

Required

Behavioral abnormality

Required

Temperament change

Required

Abnormal ear position

Nervousness

Required

Frenzy

Hyperesthesia

Required

Excessive licking

Head shyness

Ataxia

Required

Muscle tremor

Aggression

Hindlimb weakness

Required

Loss of body condition

Required

Milk production decrease

Recumbency

Diagnosis

Histopathological examination

Brain tissue examination

Central nervous system histopathology

Prevention & Control

Import restriction

Ruminant protein feeding ban

Brain examination

Notification

Slaughter and carcass destruction

Incineration

Specified risk material prohibition

Biological material sourcing restriction

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