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The National Scrapie Plan What is the National Scrapie Plan?The National Scrapie Plan (NSP) for Great Britain is a strategic long-term plan which consists of a breeding programme to increase the number of sheep that genetically are naturally resistant to Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs) eg scrapie. This breeding programme consists of different NSP schemes and initiatives. The aim of the National Scrapie PlanThe objective of the NSP is to reduce and eventually eradicate TSEs like scrapie from the national sheep flock. National Scrapie Plan helplineIf you have any further questions that are not covered on this website or would like more information on the National Scrapie Plan please contact the National Scrapie Plan Helpline Tel: 0845 601 4858. National Scrapie Plan: The Ram Genotyping Scheme for Purebred Flocks Below is a brief outline of how this scheme operates. You can obtain more detailed information from the NSP Scheme Brochure (NSP 1). National Scrapie Plan: The Ram Genotyping Scheme for Purebred Flocks This scheme is open to owners of purebred breeding flocks. If you belong to a breed society statistical data from the National Scrapie Plan Administration Centre (NSPAC) will allow the breed society to monitor the progress of their breed. To join this scheme an Application Form (NSP 24) needs to be completed. You can use the link above to print out a form which you should complete and send to NSPAC. Alternatively you can request a form from NSPAC or it can be completed over the phone. A separate form is required for each flock that you wish to be considered for the scheme. Once your application has been processed you will be issued with a Contract. This consists of a Contract Booklet (NSP 25), which sets out the terms and conditions of this scheme, and a Contract Agreement and Contract Schedule (NSP 9 & 10). A visit will then be arranged during which a blood sample will be taken from your sheep and an electronic identification device will be administered. The blood sample will be sent to a laboratory where the sheep's genotype can be determined. This will establish whether the sheep is genetically resistant or susceptible to TSEs like scrapie. You will be sent a Genotype Results Summary (NSP 11), normally within 15 working days.
For more information on the NSP please go to www.defra.gov.uk/nsp
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