NOTICE: June 2015 Monthly Scrapie Report is Available

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The monthly report for the National Scrapie Eradication Program for June 2015 is now available.  The monthly reports are available in both PowerPoint and PDF formats.

Highlights of the June 2015 Report

One new scrapie infected flock and three new scrapie source flocks have been designated in fiscal year (FY) 2015. Since the beginning of FY 2015, 30 sheep have tested positive for scrapie; 26 of these positives were from the same source flock. Two goats have tested for positive; both from the same herd.

As of June 30, 2015, 25,018 sheep and 5,720 goats have been tested for scrapie beginning FY2015.

Resources

To report a sheep or goat with clinical signs of scrapie, please contact your local VS office.

To learn more about scrapie, the disease, and the national scrapie eradication program visit the APHIS VS Scrapie Website and www.eradicatescrapie.org.

 

 

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