Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
What pet owners should know about scrapie
By Bulgin, Marie S & Melson, Sharon Sorensen·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2007·Department of Animal and Veterinary Science, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: What veterinary practitioners should know about scrapie.
Plain-English summary
Scrapie is a disease that affects sheep and goats, and it's been around for a long time. It's part of a group of diseases that can cause brain damage and is important for veterinarians to know about because it's reportable, meaning they have to inform authorities if they see it. In the U.S., there are efforts to eliminate scrapie, so understanding how it spreads and how to recognize it is crucial for veterinarians. This knowledge helps protect livestock and supports public health initiatives.
Abstract
Scrapie is the longest known and most widely spread of the transmissible spongiform encephalopathies and remains the model for much of the research regarding these diseases. Because scrapie is a reportable disease and the subject of an active eradication program in the United States, veterinary practitioners should have a basic understanding of the disease.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17501652/