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'scrapie' In Sheep
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Scrapie is a fatal neurodegenerative disease that affects sheep and goats. It is believed to be caused by misfolded proteins called prions.
Key Features
- Neurological symptoms in affected animals
- Progressive degeneration of brain tissue
- Transmissible through contact with infected animals or contaminated environment
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Cons
- Fatal disease for sheep and goats
- Difficult to eradicate due to long incubation period and resistance to traditional disinfection methods
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