More accurate genetic tests for diagnosing scrapie disease in sheep have been developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Clay Center, Neb. They believe this achievement will ...

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) – Ever since mad cow disease started making Europeans leery of beef a few years ago, federal officials have redoubled their efforts to wipe out a related illness that is deadly to ...

LAKEWOOD — The Colorado Department of Agriculture reminds Colorado producers to tag and identify their sheep and goats for scrapie prior to a change of ownership or going to a livestock show. “Lambing ...

The TAHC has operated under the USDA scrapie regulations since November 2001, while state regulations were developed to support the national program, said Dr. Logan. "We've worked closely with the ...

Scientists from the French National Institute of Agronomic Research (or INRA) have shown for the first time that pathogens, called prions, responsible for scrapie in small ruminants like sheep, have ...

MONTPELIER A new rule requiring the identification of sheep and goats when the animals are moved from the farm for sale or exhibition will be in effect in Vermont effective July 15, the state Agency ...