[Jacob-list] Genetic testing =Scrapie ?

[Heather Fogel]

Here is another resource on testing:
www.aphis.usda.gov

Heather
Little Shady Acres
Stewart MN
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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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