Slovakia’s state veterinary service has confirmed the sixth case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in the country. The diseased animal was 80 months old and found at a farm near the town of Nitra.

According to the state veterinary service officials are currently conducting a thorough examination of the farm. The cow had three calves which were immediately slaughtered and a further eight cows on the farm are being tested.

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