Etiology
what animal(s) does Scrapie effects?
sheep and goats
This clinical sign involves rubbing on fences
wool pulling/pruritus
An animal living with showing clinical signs of Scrapie is known as a...
suspect
What is the main cause of the Scrapie agent?
Prions
This clinical sign is the cardinal sign of Scrapies
Incoordination
This is the treatment for the Scrapie agent
no treatment!
What happens to the naturally occurring protein PrPc when infected by the Scrapie agent?
misfolding
This is the most common route of tranmission
vertical transmission
Confirmation of the Scrapie agent is confirmed...
after death