Transmitting Prion Diseases In Milk

Courtesy ScienceDaily Tue, 04/08/2008 - 13:00

Scrapie can be transmitted to lambs through milk, according to new research. The study provides important information on the transmission of this prion-associated disease and the control of scrapie in affected flocks.

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