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  • Contents
  • Introduction
  • How do I know if my animals have scrapie?
  • When does scrapie occur?
  • Clinical signs of scrapie
  • How can I tell whether these clinical signs are caused by scrapie or another disease?
  • What else could these clinical signs indicate?
  • Could I definitely recognise scrapie straightaway?
  • What would happen if I did not report a suspected scrapie animal?
  • What will happen when I report that I suspect an animal has scrapie?
  • What about the rest of my flock or herd?
  • What happens if the Veterinary Officer does not diagnose scrapie?
  • Why is it vital to report scrapie?
  • Compensation
  • Can I do anything to stop my animals contracting scrapie?
  • What records do I need to keep?
  • ‘Genotyping’: What is it, and how can it help me?
  • National Scrapie Plan
  • NSP genotypes table
  • NSP semen archive
  • TSE testing – active surveillance
  • Further information
  • Defra website
  • Scrapie video
Scrapie - Advisory Notes for Farmers (PB9446)
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What would happen if I did not report a suspected scrapie animal?

The penalties for not reporting suspected cases of scrapie are severe. Under the TSE Regulations 2002, failure to comply can result in heavy fines or imprisonment, or both. In addition the scrapie compensation payments will not be made.

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