Abandoned factory 'undoubtedly' contains Mad Cow Disease that could threaten humans

Abandoned factory 'undoubtedly' contains Mad Cow Disease that could threaten humans Thruxted Mill in Kent has been abandoned for around 16 years but despite this, prospective residential contractors have been trying to build some 20 homes nearby (Image: KMG / SWNS) An abandoned factory "undoubtedly" contains the dormant and dangerous Mad Cow Disease that could threaten humans, scientists have warned.( Image: KMG / SWNS) The consultant neurologist believes the plant remains a threat because the molecules that cause BSE are extremely difficult to destroy and can incubate for several years.( Image: KMG / SWNS) A lost lorry heading to the mill spilled tongues and lumps of a bladder the size of a football on a village residential street nearby.( Image: KMG / SWNS) "Infected remains were left lying around and contaminated material is probably still lying in large quantities in the soil.

( Image: KMG / SWNS) Ms Swire's daughter Eleanor worked on the recent study with Professor Colchester on his paper "Out of sight, out of mind?Thruxted Mill was one of four sites in the UK authorised to dispose of carcasses infected with Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) - commonly referred to as Mad Cow Disease - but has been abandoned for around 16 years.