News & Updates

Feb 1

Small Ruminant Import Policy

Requirements for Small Ruminants Imported From the United States for Breeding, Domestic or Captive Purposes, Effective ...

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Jan 1

January 2013 Prevalence Study

Goat producers have until March 31st to submit samples for scrapie testing. January 1, 2013 – Guelph, ON – Sample collection ...

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Apr 6

Support for the CFIA’s Scrapie eradication measures

April 3, 2012, Guelph: Scrapie eradication is essential to the long-term sustainability of the Canadian sheep industry and as ...

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Oct 6

Some Interesting Points from the 2011 National Standards Review

October 2011 Scrapie Canada Update Once a year, Scrapie Canada’s working group convenes to review the National Standards of ...

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Sep 1

Goat Industry Survey Update from Scrapie Canada

September 2011 Scrapie Canada Update On February 6, 2010, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada approved funding the National TSE ...

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Aug 11

August 2011 Scrapie Canada Update

Helpful Hints from the Updated SFCP National Standards & Accredited Veterinary Manual The newly published National ...

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Jul 11

What’s New in TSE RESEARCH?

July 2011 Scrapie Canada Update The 2011 Prion Conference was held in Montreal earlier this year, showcasing some of the ...

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Mar 11

Alberta is Enhancing its Scrapie Surveillance in Sheep and Goats

March 2011 Scrapie Canada Update In an effort to improve its surveillance programs for scrapie in sheep and goats, Alberta ...

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Feb 11

Canadian Food Inspection Agency Annual Audit- Part 2

February 2011 Scrapie Canada Update Last month’s update focused on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) annual audit ...

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Jan 11

Scrapie surveillance benefits sheep and goat producers

January 2011 Scrapie Canada Update The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) encourages sheep and goat producers to continue ...

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Jan 11

Canadian Food Inspection Agency Annual Audit- Part 1

January 2011 Scrapie Canada Update Each year, Scrapie Canada is audited by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The ...

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Dec 11

Changes to Import Regulations for Bringing over Female Sheep and Goats from the USA

December 2010 Scrapie Canada Update The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced that requirements around the ...

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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

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Canadian National Goat Federation

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Canadian Food Inspection Agency

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