- Scrapie, nofiable since 1993 (EU), paid compensation by MAFF since 1998.

- The removal of high risk rams , ie those with a short incubation period, as assessed by genotyping. Together with animal tracing this will be part-sponsored by MAFF in 2001 (see Vet Rec, Aug 5th 2000, p146). It will start with pure-bred flocks and susceptible rams will be castrated.