Heim D, Kihm U
Swiss Federal Veterinary Office, Liebefeld, Switzerland.
Rev Sci Tech. 1999 Apr;18(1):135-44. doi: 10.20506/rst.18.1.1152.
The first case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in Switzerland was diagnosed in November 1990, although the risk factors identified in the United Kingdom were not all present in Switzerland. At 29 December 1998, a total of 282 BSE cases (all animals born in Switzerland), had been recorded. The number of cases is declining, with fourteen cases diagnosed in 1998 (at 29 December 1998). The measures taken are effective. However, the potential weakness in current activities that allow the disease to exist are being evaluated. Further measures to avoid even minimal risk for human and animal health will be taken if required. Experience gained from the past indicates that it is necessary to review the situation constantly and to inform the public and professionals regularly and in a transparent manner.
瑞士的首例牛海绵状脑病（疯牛病）于1990年11月确诊，尽管英国发现的风险因素在瑞士并非全部存在。截至1998年12月29日，共记录了282例疯牛病病例（所有动物均在瑞士出生）。病例数量正在下降，1998年（截至1998年12月29日）诊断出14例。所采取的措施是有效的。然而，目前仍在评估当前活动中存在的使该疾病得以存在的潜在薄弱环节。如有必要，将采取进一步措施以避免对人类和动物健康造成哪怕是极小的风险。过去的经验表明，有必要不断审查情况，并定期以透明的方式向公众和专业人员通报情况。
