Scrapie Certification Program

We invite you to enroll in the Voluntary Scrapie Flock Certification Program. More and more sheep breeders recognize the value of participation in this USDA program to control scrapie in the United States.

Enrollment is easy:

1. Call your State/Federal animal health office and discuss the new “producer-friendly” program requirements. There is no enrollment or participation fee.

2. Arrange with that contact to obtain an identification number for tagging each sheep in your production flock with permanent identification. This may be either a tamper-resistant ear tag approved by APHIS, a flank or ear tattoo, or electronic identification. Animals under 1 year of age and slaughter market animals need not be identified. Record each animal’s identification and complete the Certification Program application.

3. Make an appointment for a flock visit by a representative of your State Scrapie Certification Board to review your records and current practices.

That is all you have to do to enroll in the Voluntary Scrapie Flock Certification Program!

What are the advantages for you?

• Better records for your business.

• Better future for the industry.

• Better prices for your sheep!

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720–2600 (voice and TDD).

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326–W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250–9410 or call (202) 720–5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

United States Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

APHIS 91–55–025
Issued March 1995
Slightly revised July 1998

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