Scottish Government

1 November 2005
ISBN 0 7559 1266 7 (Web only publication)
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Contents

Covering Letter
Introduction
Rare Sheep Breeds - PrP Genotypes and Impact Assessment
PrP Genotypes in Rare Sheep Breeds
Assessment of the impact that breeding for resistance might have on rare sheep breeds
Implementation of the derogations
Commission Decision 2003/100 EC
Issues around the derogation
Level of ARR within a breed
Definition of 'lost to farming'
Number of breeding ewes
Issues for comment
Options for breeding programmes for rare breeds
The options
Option 1 Compulsory ram genotyping scheme
Option 2 Genotyping with some rare breeds participating in the compulsory ram genotyping scheme
Option 3 Genotyping with breeding advice based on recommendations in the impact assessment.
Option 4 Genotyping only
Advantages and disadvantages to the options
Issues for comment
Summary of issues for comment
Annex A: List of Consultees