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Scottish Government Confirms Mad Cow Disease Case in Dumfries and Galloway
A case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy has been detected at a farm in south-west Scotland.
What to know
- A case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as mad cow disease, has been confirmed at a farm in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
- The Scottish Government made the announcement, and it was reported by BBC, Sky News, ITV News, The Independent and The National on the same day, 19 August 2026.
- Initial reports do not provide further details on the affected animal, herd size, or any trade or biosecurity measures being taken.
Scottish Government Government body confirming the caseFarm in Dumfries and Galloway Site of the confirmed case
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