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Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (Prion-related Diseases) in Livestock

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Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE, "Mad Cow Disease") and Scrapie ("Mad Itch" in Sheep / Goats) are Notifiable Diseases of Livestock in Ireland.

Anyone who suspects their presence of BSE or Scrapie in a herd or flock should report that to the District Veterinary Office [Regional Veterinary Lab] or the Gardai [phone: 999 - Gardai] as soon as possible.

_ Cattle: BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) in Ireland	DAF
Cattle: BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy)	DPI, Victoria
Cattle: BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy)	NDSU Extension Service
Cattle: BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) & the ruminant feed ban	DPI, Victoria
Cattle: BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy), scrapie & CJD	IAH
Cattle: BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy): Information for Nebraska Residents	U Nebraska , Lincoln
Cattle: BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy): Surveillance	U Nebraska , Lincoln
Priondata.org	Stephen Dealler
Sheep & Goats: Scrapie & Goats	OIE
Sheep & Goats: Scrapie in Goats: A Programme	Goatworld.com
Sheep: Scrapie	APHIS, USDA
Sheep: Scrapie	APHIS-USDA
Sheep: Scrapie – Advisory notes for farmers	DEFRA , UK
Sheep: Scrapie - Q&A	DEFRA , UK
Sheep: Scrapie Eradication Programme	APHIS-USDA
Sheep: Scrapie: Consultation on implementation of new EU-wide controls on Scrapie-affected farms	DEFRA , UK
Sheep: Scrapie: Fact Sheet	APHIS, USDA
TSEs (Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies): National TSE surveillance program	DPIF, Queensland

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