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Bovine spongiform encephalopathy history and symptoms

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Adnan Ezici, M.D[2]

Overview

Overview

The most common symptoms of bovine spongiform encephalopathy include hyperesthesia, nervousness, reluctance to be milked, aggression, low head carriage, tremors, ataxia, disrupted milk production, and weight loss in animals.

History and Symptoms

History and Symptoms

Common Symptoms

Common symptoms of bovine spongiform encephalopathy include:[1][2]

  • Hyperesthesia
  • Nervousness
  • Reluctance to be milked
  • Aggression
  • Low head carriage
  • Tremors
  • Ataxia
  • Disrupted milk production
  • Weight loss
References

References

  1. Jeffrey M, Martin S, González L, Ryder SJ, Bellworthy SJ, Jackman R (November 2001). “Differential diagnosis of infections with the bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) and scrapie agents in sheep”. J Comp Pathol. 125 (4): 271–84. doi:10.1053/jcpa.2001.0499. PMID 11798244.
  2. “Overview of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy – Nervous System – Veterinary Manual”.

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