Because scrapie is classified as a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy, so it's under the same umbrella as BSE. When the border closed to BSE, it closed to all ruminants.
On October 29th, 2009. See this statement in context.
On October 29th, 2009. See this statement in context.
October 29th, 2009 / 4:05 p.m.
Executive Director, Canadian Sheep Federation
Because scrapie is classified as a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy, so it's under the same umbrella as BSE. When the border closed to BSE, it closed to all ruminants.
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