Basic And Clinical Sciences Examination (BCSE)

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A dairy cow dies after a short period of ataxia, bellowing, and convulsions. At necropsy, the brain appears grossly normal. However, histopathology of the cerebral cortex reveals laminar cortical necrosis, characterized by a layer of dead, eosinophilic neurons. This finding is most pathognomonic for which condition?
Correct Answer:
Polioencephalomalacia

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