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How is BSE diagnosed?

Cattle infected with BSE exhibit typical symptoms of a neurological disease including lack of coordination, involuntary body movements, weakness of limbs and visual disturbances. The disease is fatal. A preliminary diagnosis is generally made by the symptoms with definite confirmation of the diagnosis after autopsy by brain analysis. MORE QUESTIONS

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