Is the Mad Cow disease come from a bacteria?

Mad Cow disease, also known as Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), is caused by a type of protein called a prion, not a bacteria. Prions are abnormal forms of proteins that can accumulate in the brain and cause damage to nerve cells. In the case of Mad Cow disease, the prion causes the degeneration of brain tissue, leading to symptoms such as lack of coordination, nervousness, and aggression. BSE is primarily transmitted through the consumption of infected beef or beef products, but it can also be spread through contact with infected animals or their bodily fluids.