What is atypical BSE?

After a case of atypical BSE was detected on a farm in Essex, experts answer questions on what it means

Alex Black
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What is atypical BSE?

A single case of atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed on a farm in Essex, the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has confirmed. Prof. Ian Jones, professor of virology,...

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