What's New?
If you have any questions, ideas or additions for the Scrapie program up to now or for the coming future please contact the Scrapie program co—ordinator. The Scrapie committee meets annually or upon any specific requests.
Small Ruminant Import Policy, Effective February 1, 2016
April 2012 Scrapie Canada Update:
Support for the CFIA’s Scrapie eradication measures
February 2012 Scrapie Canada Update:
2012 Goat Industry Prevalence Study Survey
October 2011 Scrapie Canada Update:
Some Interesting Points from the 2011 National Standards Review
September 2011 Scrapie Canada Update:
Goat Industry Survey Update from Scrapie Canada
August 2011 Scrapie Canada Update:
Helpful Hints from the Updated VSFCP National Standards & Accredited Veterinary Manual
July 2011 Scrapie Canada Update:
March 2011 Scrapie Canada Update:
Alberta Enhancing Scrapie Surveillance
February 2011 Scrapie Canada Update:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency Annual Audit- Part 2
January 2011 Scrapie Canada Update:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency Annual Audit- Part 1
Free Scrapie Brain Testing through the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
December 2010 Scrapie Canada Update:
Changes to Import Regulations for Bringing over Female Sheep and Goats from the USA
November 2010 Scrapie Canada Update:
Why there is No Live Test for Scrapie
October 2010 Scrapie Canada Update:
New Subsidies for Producers Enrolled on the Voluntary Scrapie Flock Certification Program
September 2010 Scrapie Canada Update:
A Follow up on Atypical Scrapie
August 2010 Scrapie Canada Update:
July 2010 Scrapie Canada Update:
Changes to Import Protocol for Female Sheep and Goats Implemented
June 2010 Scrapie Canada Update:
Canadian importation requirements of female sheep and goats to change
May 2010 Scrapie Canada Update:
March 2010 Scrapie Canada Update:
February 2010 Scrapie Canada Update:
Scrapie Canada comparing the U.S and Canadian Programs
January 2010 Scrapie Canada Update:
Scrapie Canada Changes to Import Protocol
December 2009 Scrapie Canada Update:
Scrapie Canada 2009 Year in Review
November 2009 Scrapie Canada Update:
Scrapie Canada attends Canadian Sheep Federation 2009 AGM
October 2009 Scrapie Canada Update:
September 2009 Scrapie Canada Update:
August 2009 Scrapie Canada Update:
Final Report for the Voluntary Scrapie Flock Certification Program- Pilot Project
July 2009 Scrapie Canada Update:
Comments Welcome on New Proposed Import Protocol- Deadline July 20, 2009
June 2009 Scrapie Canada Update:
May 2009 Scrapie Canada Update:
CFIA Proposed Changes to Import Protocol
April 2009 Scrapie Canada Update:
Important Changes to the Voluntary Scrapie Flock Certification Program
March 2009 Scrapie Canada Update:
Rectal Biopsy Test For Scrapie
February 2009 Scrapie Canada Update:
Comparing the US Scrapie Flock Certification Program to Canada's
January 2009 Scrapie Canada Update:
December 2008 Scrapie Canada Update:
NEW! Online Scrapie Survey for Canadian Sheep and Goat Producers (open until January 16, 2009)
Information on Obtaining an Import Permit (for importing female sheep and goats from the USA)
November 2008 Scrapie Canada Update:
New Information on Importing Female Sheep and Goats from the USA
October 2008 Scrapie Canada Update:
Last Chance to Genotype Test Purebred Sheep
September 2008 Scrapie Canada Update:
August 2008 Scrapie Canada Update:
Lab Information for Both Scrapie Programs
Updated National Standards- Voluntary Scrapie Flock Certification Program
July 2008 Scrapie Canada Update:
Importing Female Sheep and Goats from the USA
Program information for producers who currently do not have sheep or goats on their property
June 2008 Scrapie Canada Update:
May 2008 Scrapie Canada Update:
April 2008 Scrapie Canada Update:
National Genotyping Survey Extended Until December 16, 2008
March 2008 Scrapie Canada Update:
Advancing through the Voluntary Scrapie Flock Certification Program
CFIA Commences Regular Online Scrapie Updates
February 2008 Scrapie Canada Update:
GeneNovaS - Home of the National Scrapie Genotype Database
Updated National Standards- Voluntary Scrapie Flock Certification Program
January 2008 Scrapie Canada Update:
Scrapie Canada 2007 Year in Review
December 2007 Scrapie Canada Update:
Scrapie Canada attends Canadian Sheep Federation Annual General Meeting
November 2007 Scrapie Canada Update:
October 2007 Scrapie Canada Update:
Information on National Genotyping Survey
September 2007 Scrapie Canada Update:
Alberta Implements a Provincial Scrapie Surveillance Program
August 2007 Scrapie Canada Update:
A Look at the US Voluntary Scrapie Flock Certification Program
July 2007 Scrapie Canada Update:
Voluntary Scrapie Flock Certification Program’s National Standards
June 2007 Scrapie Canada Update:
Scrapie Canada is Now Toll-Free
May 2007 Scrapie Canada Update:
April 2007 Scrapie Canada Update:
Sheep Can Now Be Imported Into Canada From the United States
March 2007 Scrapie Canada Update:
National Genotyping Survey Extended Until March 31, 2008
January 2007 Scrapie Canada Update:
November 2006 Scrapie Canada Update:
Genotyping Deadline- Fast Approaching
September 2006 Scrapie Canada Update:
Scrapie Canada Takes a Trip to the East Coast
July 2006 Scrapie Canada Update:
Scrapie Canada Announces Changes to National Genotyping Survey
April 2006 Scrapie Canada Update:
Scrapie Programs from Around the World: Getting the Broader Perspective
March 2006 Scrapie Canada Update:
General Information On Program Progress
January 2006 Scrapie Canada Update:
A Look Back on the Year that Was for Scrapie Canada- Where are we now?
December 2005 Scrapie Canada Update:
New Deadline Information for December 1, 2005
November 2005 Scrapie Canada Update:
Do you know the Difference Between the Genotyping and Certification Projects?
September 2005 Scrapie Canada Update:
Genotyping Project - Project expanded to include ALL purebred sheep
August 2005 Scrapie Canada Update:
Tips for using genotype information to breed for scrapie resistance in sheep
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