What is another word for bse?
Pronunciation: [bˌiːˌɛsˈiː] (IPA) 
BSE, or bovine spongiform encephalopathy, is a fatal neurodegenerative disease that affects cattle. There are several synonyms for this disease, including mad cow disease and bovine encephalopathy. These terms all refer to the same condition, which is caused by the misfolding of a protein in the brain. The disease has devastating consequences for the affected animal and can also pose a risk to human health if contaminated meat is consumed. Due to the serious nature of BSE, there are strict measures in place to prevent the spread of the disease, including testing and culling of infected animals.
