Volume 3: The Early Years, 1986-88
Table of Contents

Foreword

1 The identification of a new disease in cattle
   Introduction
   Veterinary Investigation Centres and the Central Veterinary Laboratory
   The passive surveillance system
   The earliest confirmed case
   Discussion
   The identification of the emergence of BSE
   When were the first cases of BSE?
   Discussion

2 Dissemination of information
   Introduction
   Means of dissemination
   Publication of papers
   Dissemination of information - a chronology
   Discussion

3 Epidemiology
   Introduction
   Initial investigations and conclusions
   The identification of feed as a possible cause of infection
   Covert investigation of the feed theory
   The feed industry consulted
   Changes in the production processes of MBM identified
   Feed identified as a common factor
   MBM the likely factor
   Discussion

4 The ruminant feed ban
   Introduction
   Mr MacGregor's decision
   The meeting with the industry
   The decision to grant a period of grace
   The extension of the ban
   Discussion

5 Human health implications, notification, and slaughter and compensation
   Introduction
   Chronology
   The introduction of the slaughter and compensation policy
   Discussion

6 Notification of the ruminant feed ban to other countries
   Introduction
   Initial, informal contact on BSE
   MBM is identified as the probable vector for transmission of BSE
   BSE is reported to the OIE and in further published articles
   Israel bans imports of live cattle from Europe
   The ruminant feed ban is introduced
   The EU is formally notified of the introduction of the ruminant feed ban
   Brief on BSE prepared for importing countries
   The ruminant feed ban is extended
   The Southwood Working Party discuss exports of MBM
   OIE General Session, May 1989
   The International Roundtable on BSE, June 1989
   The CVO's Annual Report, July 1989
   Correspondence with the OIE and WHO
   OIE Commission, November/December 1989
   Concern is raised about exports of MBM
   Discussion

Glossary

Who's who

Index