The carcasses of four cows will be tested after they were destroyed earlier this week following the discovery of BSE on an Aberdeenshire farm.
MSPs were told during a meeting of the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee that tests will now be carried out on the four cows.
The animals were culled as a precaution earlier this week, and the carcasses will be taken for "sampling and disposal". Results are due in the next few days.
Boghead Farm in Lumsden, Aberdeenshire was put in a state of lock down as a case of Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), or 'mad cow disease', was confirmed on the property on 18 October.
The farmer at the centre of the BSE case has said the situation is "heartbreaking".
Investigators said they are trying to identify the origin of the disease, which has not appeared in Scotland for over 10 years.
Elinor Mitchell, director for agriculture and rural economy at the Scottish Government, told the Committee this week: “The evaluations of the animals affected were completed on the farm on the 26th of October.
“The three cohort animals and the one offspring were culled on the farm. The carcasses have been transported for sampling and disposal to Dumfries.
“The screening results will be available at the end of this week," she added.
The five year old cattle which proved positive for BSE back in October did not enter the human food chain. Food Standards Scotland confirmed there was no risk to human health.
Chief Veterinary Officer, Sheila Voas urged farmers who may have concerns to seek veterinary advice.
"While it is too early to tell where the disease came from in this case, its detection is proof that our surveillance system is doing its job," she said.
"We are working closely with the Animal and Plant Health Agency to answer this question."
