United States Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Sheep and Goat Health
The Comment Period for a Proposed Rule to Update Scrapie Program Regulations Has Closed
On September 10, 2015 APHIS published a proposed rule in the Federal Register to amend the regulations for the National Scrapie Eradication Program. The comment period closed December 9, 2015. The Final Rule is being drafted. APHIS believes the update to the program will result in a more effective disease eradication program, with a more flexible approach to disease investigations and affected flock management and more consistent animal identification and recordkeeping requirements.
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National Scrapie Eradication Program The goal of the National Scrapie Eradication Program is to prevent the spread and eventually eliminate scrapie in the United States |
Information on Additional Sheep and Goat Diseases APHIS VS has placed additional restrictions on shipments of ruminant semen and embryos (germplasm) to address the emergence of Schmallenberg virus in Europe
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VS’ National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) analyzes and reports on goat health
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Sheep Management and Health Studies VS’ National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) analyzes and reports on sheep health and management practices to provide a snapshot, national in scope. |
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The APHIS Veterinary Services Sheep and Goat Health Program partners with State and local agencies and allied Federal agencies to provide public education on zoonotic disease threats. |
Biosecurity on your farm is a key element to preventing the introduction of disease. |