[Jacob-list] scrapie changes/exporting

[Elizabeth Bell]

a future for semen collection and AI for jacobs?

Elizabeth Bell
hobbyknobfarm at main.nc.us



On Dec 16, 2012, at 12:57 PM, jacob-list-request at jacobsheep.com wrote:


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> Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2012 08:24:45 -0800

> From: "Williams Family" <williams at jacobsheep.com>

> Subject: [Jacob-list] FW: Scrapie program changes and exporting

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> We have recently exported several rams to Canada and have had interest in

> ewes, too. I asked my USDA contact how the proposed changes to the scrapie

> program might impact future exports and got some not-so-good news.

> Currently, ewes for export to Canada must come from scrapie certified

> flocks, but rams can come from any flock as long as they have proper

> identification and we jump through all the hoops. That situation is going to

> change soon, in conjunction with changes to the USDA scrapie program. If you

> haven't already heard about those changes, see the attached info. In a

> nutshell, USDA is implementing a more stringent program for exporters, and

> replacing the Monitored/Certified program with a less stringent one. In

> conjunction, I am told that Canada will soon require rams to have the same

> scrapie certification status as ewes. 

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> This is bad news for those of us who have connections with Canadian

> breeders. coming just as we are seeing an increased interest in

> strengthening the Jacob gene pool in Canada. For most of us, this will

> effectively close the border. The upshot - if you are contemplating a

> cross-border sale, do it soon, before the programs change. If any of you are

> currently scrapie program certified, one of my Canadian customers is still

> looking for ewes, so please contact me off list.

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> -          Mark Williams

> Swallow Lane Farm

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