A case of mad cow disease has been confirmed at a farm in Scotland, with officials stressing there is no risk to human health.
The isolated case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) was detected through routine testing in Dumfries & Galloway, with the animal destroyed before entering the human food chain.
It is the first case of classical BSE reported in Scotland since 2024, with tests now under way to establish the cause.
Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie said: "The fact we identified this isolated case so quickly is clear proof that our surveillance system for detecting this type of disease is working effectively.
"I want to thank the animal's owner for their diligence.
"Their swift action allowed us to identify and isolate the case immediately, minimising its impact on the wider industry."
Scottish Land and Estates said the case would be concerning for farmers, particularly following recent cases of bluetongue in the region.