Irish beef exports to China suspended following atypical BSE case

The timeframe for resumption is a matter for the Chinese authorities.

Atypical BSE occurs naturally and sporadically in all cattle populations at a very low rate and is not considered a public health risk.

Irish beef exports to China have been temporarily suspended due to a case of atypical BSE.

The Department of Agriculture confirmed on Tuesday that tests carried out at its Central Veterinary Research Laboratory identified the case on November 3.