Video: some facts about BSE

With an isolated case of BSE in Scotland yesterday, the journal vet Tommy Heffernan looks at the disease and explains why human health risks are so low.

Tommy Heffernan

20 October 2018

The BSE risk is extremely low but we remain vigilant following a Scottish case.

What is BSE?

Why now is the risk so low for the public?

The isolated case in Scotland, although disappointing, shows that the rigorous control plans are working.

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