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Detection of Metabolic Markers for Scrapie Infected Sheep Using NMR Spectroscopy

Objective

This research project aims to investigate whether a proposed technique could lead to a blood test for scrapie infection in sheep.

More information

A pre-mortem test to detect scrapie in sheep would be a useful tool for scientists studying scrapie and BSE.

<p>It may also be useful within the National Scrapie Plan, which aims to reduce and eradicate scrapie from the UK sheep flock.

<p>Find more about this project and other FSA food safety-related projects at the <a href="http://www.food.gov.uk/science/research/&quot; target="_blank">Food Standards Agency Research webpage</a>.

Institution
Central Science Laboratory
Start date
2002
End date
2002
Funding Source
Food Standards Agency
Project number
ZM0304
Categories
Chemical Contaminants
Heavy Metals