mad cow disease

US /mæd kaʊ dɪˈziːz/
UK /mæd kaʊ dɪˈziːz/
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BSE, Rinderwahnsinn

a fatal disease of cattle that affects the brain and spinal cord, causing a staggering gait and aggression, and is transmissible to humans through infected meat.

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The outbreak of mad cow disease led to a ban on British beef imports.
Der Ausbruch der BSE führte zu einem Importverbot für britisches Rindfleisch.
Scientists are still researching the long-term effects of mad cow disease on human health.
Wissenschaftler erforschen immer noch die Langzeitwirkungen der BSE auf die menschliche Gesundheit.