[Jacob-list] Voluntary Scrapie Program

[Gary Anderson]

Since last year every few months I have contacted my USDA state veterinarian
for updates on proposed changes to the voluntary scrapie program.  I have
also heard from several Jacob breeders in other states, and they have
received similar information from their state veterinarians.  It is
frustrating to me that USDA sits on proposed changes that seem to be fait
accompli, EXCEPT for final approval at the top of the administrative
pyramid.  Meanwhile, breeders at the bottom of the pyramid continue to
collect and record information to fulfill mandatory record-keeping, and even
schedule annual inspections, all of which are expected to be curtailed
except for breeders who intend to enroll in the new export program.

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   1. FW: Scrapie program changes and exporting (Williams Family)


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Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2012 08:24:45 -0800
From: "Williams Family" <williams at jacobsheep.com>
Subject: [Jacob-list] FW: Scrapie program changes and exporting
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We have recently exported several rams to Canada and have had interest in
ewes, too. I asked my USDA contact how the proposed changes to the scrapie
program might impact future exports and got some not-so-good news.
Currently, ewes for export to Canada must come from scrapie certified
flocks, but rams can come from any flock as long as they have proper
identification and we jump through all the hoops. That situation is going to
change soon, in conjunction with changes to the USDA scrapie program. If you
haven't already heard about those changes, see the attached info. In a
nutshell, USDA is implementing a more stringent program for exporters, and
replacing the Monitored/Certified program with a less stringent one. In
conjunction, I am told that Canada will soon require rams to have the same
scrapie certification status as ewes. 

 

This is bad news for those of us who have connections with Canadian
breeders. coming just as we are seeing an increased interest in
strengthening the Jacob gene pool in Canada. For most of us, this will
effectively close the border. The upshot - if you are contemplating a
cross-border sale, do it soon, before the programs change. If any of you are
currently scrapie program certified, one of my Canadian customers is still
looking for ewes, so please contact me off list.

 

-          Mark Williams
Swallow Lane Farm

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