Positive case and suspected case

(1) For the purpose of these Regulations– (a) a positive case of BSE is established when a cattle has been confirmed as being BSE positive by a laboratory designated by the Authority pursuant to regulation 10(g), irrespective of whether the animal has exhibited signs of neurological illness prior to its death or slaughter; (b) a suspected case of BSE is established when a cattle of more than twenty-four months of age exhibits changes in its neurological nature, including changes in behaviour, or in motor ability, or in sensitivity, or a progressive deterioration of its general state of health, including a failure to respond to any type of specific treatment or in which it has not been possible to make a differential diagnosis after a clinical examination. (2) Where a suspected case is declared under subregulation (2), the Authority shall implement the contingency plan under regulation 15.