NOTICE: April 2016 Monthly Scrapie Report is Available
USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service sent this bulletin at 05/25/2016 08:33 AM EDT
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The monthly report for the National Scrapie Eradication Program for April 2016 is now available. The monthly reports are available in both PowerPoint and PDF formats.
Highlights of the April 2016 Report
- One new case of classical scrapie was confirmed in Texas in April 2016.
- No positive goat cases have been reported in FY 2016.
- As of April 30, 13 scrapie-positive sheep have been confirmed and three source and two infected flocks have been designated in FY 2016.
Announcement
Did you know USDA provides free ear tags for sheep and goat producers? If you’re not already receiving your free tags call 1-866-USDA-TAG (873-2824).
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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