Atypical BSE cow was born in Co Cork

The 18-year-old cow recently identified by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) as a case of Atypical BSE had been born in a herd in Co Cork, before an early move to the herd in Loughrea, Co Galway, where it remained for the rest of its life.

The Co Galway farmer owner reported that the animal had appeared stiff for two weeks prior to death.

On January 11, the animal was unable to rise, but recovered, before becoming unable to rise again on the morning of January 13.