Scotland’s chief veterinary officer Sheila Voas said any concerned farmers should seek veterinary advice.
She added: “The fast detection of this case is proof that our surveillance system is doing its job.
“We are working closely with the Animal and Plant Health Agency, and other partners to identify where the disease came from.
“I want to reassure both farmers and the public that the risk associated with this isolated case is minimal.”
Ian McWatt, deputy chief executive of Food Standards Scotland said there were strict controls in place to protect consumers from the risk of BSE, including controls on animal feed, and removal of the parts of cattle most likely to carry the disease.
He said: “We will continue to work closely with Scottish government, other agencies and industry at this time.”
