Four cases of BSE have been reported in the past week bringing the total this year to 68, compared to 101 cases in 2003.
This week's cases were in Mayo, Cork, Cavan and Waterford.
The cows involved were aged between eight and 13 years.
Four cases of BSE have been reported in the past week bringing the total this year to 68, compared to 101 cases in 2003.
This week's cases were in Mayo, Cork, Cavan and Waterford.
The cows involved were aged between eight and 13 years.