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What is the more common name for bovine spongiform encephalopathy?
Correct Incorrect Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), commonly referred to as mad cow disease, is a fatal neurodegenerative condition in cattle that leads to spongy degeneration of the brain and spinal cord. Caused by a misfolded protein, or prion, BSE has a long incubation period, typically 2.5 to 8 years, and most commonly affects adult cattle between the ages of four and five. The UK experienced the most significant outbreak, with over 180,000 cattle infected and 4.4 million slaughtered as part of the eradication effort.