Cfia Calls For Testing

The CFIA is urging sheep and goat producers to submit suspicious cases for scrapie testing as the number of confirmed cases in Canada is up to a level not seen since 2003. Eleven infected flocks were confirmed as of Nov. 30, up from six in all of 2009. CFIA said it would like to test any mature animals (12 months and older) that die on the farm or show unexplained weight loss, problems standing or walking, or changes in behaviour. Producers can call the CFIA at 800-442-2342 to arrange for testing.

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