Tag: animal disease tracking
First case of scrapie detected in U.S. sheep in more than...
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed classical scrapie in a sheep slaughtered at a facility in Oregon. Scrapie is an fatal, degenerative disease that impacts sheep and goats.
Animal disease traceability rule set to take effect
New USDA rule mandates electronic ID tags for cattle/bison from Nov. 5, aiming to improve traceability; sparks debate on privacy, cost and industry control.
