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Atypical Scrapie
http://www.food.gov.uk/safereating/animaldiseases/atypicalscrapie
Provides information on this recently identified brain disease of sheep, the risk to humans, the research being undertaken and the precautionary measures that should be taken.
Scrapie
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scrapie
Information from Wikipedia on this degenerative disease affecting the nervous system of sheep and goats.
Scrapie
http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/bse/othertses/scrapie/index.html
DEFRAs official website on this brain disease, a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy, which affects sheep and goats. Includes information on the National Scrapie Plan, the incidence of the disease in the UK, legislation, questions and answers and useful contacts.
Scrapie
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/disemala/scrtre/scrtrefse.shtml
Description of the disease, its history, symptoms, transmission, diagnosis, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency program and control measures for owners.
Scrapie
http://www.sac.ac.uk/consultancy/services/i-r/sghs/diseases/scrapie/
Provides an overview of this disease, initial assessments, symptoms, control, eradication and screening.
Scrapie Disease
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/animal_diseases/scrapie/
Information on this fatal degenerative disease of sheep and goats from USDA, with short videos of affected animals.
Scrapie: Advisory Notes for Farmers
http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/bse/othertses/scrapie/adv-note.pdf
This leaflet describes what signs to look out for in sheep and goats and what to do if scrapie is suspected.
