December 1, 2025In Practice

Recognising transmissible spongiform encephalopathies and the role of the practising vet

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Veterinarians diagnose transmissible spongiform encephalopathies like chronic wasting disease, highlighting their critical role in public health.

Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies cause neurodegenerative diseases across species, including cattle and cervids.
Chronic wasting disease poses a growing threat; veterinarians must enhance surveillance and diagnosis routines.
Veterinarians play a key role in public health, impacting animal welfare and disease management in livestock.
Understanding prion properties aids in addressing the challenges of emerging diseases in animal populations.

McCrory et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Veterinarians diagnose transmissible spongiform encephalopathies like chronic wasting disease, highlighting their critical role in public health.