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Scrapie Disease Information

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Information Available for Producers and Owners

Scrapie Fact Sheet – Information about the disease including the history, epidemiology, and clinical signs.

The ABC's of Genetic Based Flock Clean-up and Monitoring Plans (PDF 126KB) - New plans apply to scrapie infected source and exposed flocks. Explains how genetic resistance to scrapie can be used to minimize the risks of acquiring the disease as well as eliminating it from flocks.

PowerPoint Presentation on the Use of Genetics to Control Scrapie.

Q&A -- Scrapie and the National Scrapie Eradication Program – Answers your questions about the disease.

What You as a Producer Need to Know About the New Scrapie Eradication Program (PDF 510KB) – Details you need to help eradicate scrapie.

How to Comply – Poster showing in 8 steps how to comply with the new scrapie eradication program.

Requirements for "Going to the Show" (PDF 298KB) – How to comply with the new scrapie eradication rules when showing an animal.

News Releases and News Articles

A Guide for Veterinarians (PDF 308KB)

Educational Resource

Scrapie Photos

Officially Approved Tag Companies

Additional Resources/References

 

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Last Modified: April 11, 2007