the BSE Inquiry

The BSE Inquiry refers to an investigation into the outbreak of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as "mad cow disease," in the United Kingdom during the 1980s and 1990s. It explored how the disease spread among cattle due to feeding practices using infected animal by-products. The inquiry aimed to understand the government's response and measures taken to safeguard public health, especially regarding beef consumption. The findings highlighted failures in regulation and led to significant changes in food safety laws and animal husbandry practices to prevent similar crises in the future.