Culled Sheep
Culled ewes or rams must be officially tagged. Cull sheep are defined as animals more than 18 months of age sold for slaughter or through a livestock market.
Market Lambs
Intact lambs under 18 months of age going to slaughter DO NOT need official ear tags if they are moved with an Owner Hauler Statement and Group Identification Number.
Breeding Stock
Breeding ewes or rams DO NOT need an official ID if they stay on the farm or ranch. Official IDs are required for any breeding stock going to a show or sale, changing ownership, or crossing a stateline. Note: Local shows are considered interstate movements if any out-of-state sheep attend.
Slaughter Surveillance
The last positive case of Scrapie in the US was in 2021 which means the U.S. could be declared Scrapie Free by 2028. To prove the U.S. is scrapie free, it is important to continue testing samples from sheep/goats over 18 months of age found dead or euthanized on your farm. Accredited veterinarians or regulatory personnel can collect samples for on-farm surveillance. In Oregon, contact:
Luci Dimick, DVM, MPH, dip. ACVPM
Oregon-USDA Scrapie Program Coordinator
360.338.5858
luci.t.dimick@usda.gov
Scrapie Tags
To request a Scrapie Flock ID number or for other questions regarding the Scrapie program, contact USDA Area Veterinarian in Charge – Oregon
Allan Sabaldica, DVM
502.803.8408
allan.sabaldica@usda.gov
To request your Scrapie Flock ID by e-mail, fill out the form USDA-ScrapieApp.pdf and return to: jessica.corderreitz@usda.gov
In Oregon, to request a Premises ID number, contact Department of Agriculture
503.986.4680
animalhealth@oda.oregon.gov
Recordkeeping Requirements
Certain information must be retained for 5 years after the animal is sold or disposed of. Information to be retained includes:
- Official Identification number
- Date official ID was applied
- Breed, sex, age of animal
- Year of birth or date the animal was acquired
- Name and address of previous owner (if applicable)
- Date sold
- Name and address of buyer
Scrapie 101 Webinar Recording with Dr. Ryan Scholz
Dr. Ryan Scholz, Oregon State Veterinarian, presented a short summary of what Oregon sheep and goat producers need to know about Scrapie and tagging requirements.
Moving from Eradication to Surveillance Program
Presented by ASI and the National Scrapie Eradication Program.