Genetics and Biodiversity Journal
Volume 1, Numéro 1, Pages 26-30
2017-01-28

Epidemiological Study Of Scrapie Disease In Local Sheep Population In Algeria.

Authors : Kalai Sidi Mohammed . Amara Yahia . Ameur Ameur Abdelkader . Gaouar Semir Bechir Suheil .

Abstract

The aim of this study is to carry out a field survey for a better knowledge of the current state of our sheep population in Algeria; especially Tlemcen region in relation to scrapie and and the factors favoring their appearance (Nedroma, Ghazaouet, Honain, Bab El Assa, Maghnia, El Gor, Sebdou, Sid Jilali and Laaricha) This survey is carried out according to phenotypic observations of the individuals to detect possible presence of Symptoms of scrapie. Down results obtained show that there are no signs of prion disease in the surveyed herds.

Keywords

Epidemiology; Scrapie; sheep; Algeria