57 reactions · 15 shares | Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) is a neurodegenerative, fatal disease of cattle caused a prion that accumulates in the CNS. There is no available treatment. Disease is transmitted to other animals and humans (eg, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease) via foodborne exposure. Read it here: https://mrkmnls.co/3w1arZH | The Merck Veterinary Manual | Facebook

Breeding Soundness Examination (BSE) in Bucks and Rams — Guidelines for Farmers I am writing this post following a visit to a farm where conception rates were very low; examination of the bucks revealed a deficiency in sperm count. Objective: To ensure the reproductive fitness and overall health of males ahead of the breeding season, detect problems in time, and enable treatment or replacement as needed. When to perform? Annual exam: 4–6 weeks before the start of the season. Before purchase: Tes