[Jacob-list] Genetic testing =Scrapie ?

[Heather Fogel]

Cheryl,

I just completed a two day lambing course through Pipestone Vet. clinic last
month.  We did discuss scrapies and testing for it through genetics.  The
test is about $14/head for lab fees.  All you need to do is collect a vial
full of blood from each sheep you want tested (or call the vet out if you
aren't comfortable doing it your self).  The blood is collected out of the
neck.  For more information you can contact the vets at www.pipevet.com .
They are really good about answering questions via email.

Heather
Little Shady Acres
Stewart MN
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Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2003 10:21 AM
Subject: [Jacob-list] Genetic testing =Scrapie ?


> I just got in from a visit with the state vet for scrapie enrollment. She
was
> most helpful and very down to earth, answering my dozens of questions. Of
> coarse like everything to do with these wonderful Jacob Sheep, this has
> opened up another avenue to my never ending curiosity. Has any one ever
done
> genetic testing on their ewes to see if they are predisposed to Scrapie?
If
> so is the testing costly? What lab would it be sent to, or is this
something
> ones vet determines?
> Cheryl
> Rise "N" Shine Farm
>
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