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EFSA updates advice on possible risks of scrapie transmission in sheep embryo transfer

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EFSA’s Biological Hazards Panel has confirmed a negligible to low risk of transmission of classical scrapie from embryo transfer in sheep. Using clearly defined genetic criteria in embryo selection can reduce the risk even further.

Risk of transmission of scrapie via embryo transfer in sheep