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FLOCK..NON..SCRAPIE..STATUS In May 2003 the Cabaniss flock was visited by the USDA Oklahoma Dr Tom McLarty as a possible scrapie source flock. The USDA has DNA tested 1450 head of Cabaniss sheep for Resistance to Scrapie gene (RR & QR) based on their epidemiological tests Ewes that were QQ were 3rd eyelid tested. November 2003 The official status of the flock by the USDA is that Cabaniss is a Non Source for Scrapie Non-exposed to Scrapie Report prepared by Dr Nancy J Roberts, DVM MPH Designated Scrapie Epidemiologist 405-427-09413 USDA Oklahoma 4030 N Lincoln Blvd. Suite 101 Oklahoma City, Ok 73105 All rams used are RR/NN |
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