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. |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scrapie - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scrapie
Information from Wikipedia on this degenerative disease affecting the nervous system of sheep and goats. |
http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/bse/othertses/scrapie/index.html - http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/bse/othertses/scrapie/index.html
DEFRA’s 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. |
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/disemala/scrtre/scrtrefse.shtml - 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. |
http://www.sac.ac.uk/consulting/services/i-r/sghs/diseases/scrapie/ - http://www.sac.ac.uk/consulting/services/i-r/sghs/diseases/scrapie/
The Scottish Agricultural College provides an overview of this disease, initial assessments, symptoms, control, eradication and screening. |