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What is the ABC scheme? What is the ABC Trading scheme? The Assurance Based Credits (ABC) Trading Scheme forms the basis of the new national ovine Johne’s disease (OJD) program. Every flock in Australia now has an ABC score. This score can be used by producers wishing to sell or purchase sheep to indicate the risk of a flock being infected with OJD. How do I know my score? ABC scores range from 0-10. Points towards the ABC Score can be obtained from location of the flock, testing for OJD, Vaccination against OJD and low risk certification. The higher the score the lower the risk the sheep have OJD. Refer to AG1156 - Assurance Based Credits (ABC) Scheme and the Sheep Health Statement (PDF 309kb) What is an Sheep Health Statement (SHS)? An SHS is a formal document that should accompany non-slaughter sheep when they are sold. It does not replace a national vendor declaration (NVD) but should be used in conjunction with a NVD. The SHS shows the ABC score of the sheep being sold and is signed by the vendor. It may also contain information about the footrot, lice and ovine brucellosis history of the flock. It is an offence to make a false declaration on this statement. Is it mandatory to complete an SHS? It is not mandatory to complete an SHS unless your flock is infected with OJD, suspected to be infected with OJD, or if the mob consigned has an ABC score of one or less. However, if you sell or purchase any sheep without an SHS, or purchase sheep with an ABC score lower than your current flock ABC score, you may not be eligible for financial assistance if OJD is found or suspected to be in your flock. Where can I obtain more information? You can obtain further information from your veterinarian, animal health staff at your local Department of Primary Industries office or from the OJD Agriculture Notes below. To download a copy of the SHS, please see below. Page Top You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the below documents. A free copy can be downloaded from Adobe Acrobat (external link). Sheep Health Statement (PDF 199kb) How to obtain Gudair Vaccine If your flock is classified as Infected ot Suspect and you are eligible to claim the vaccine subsidy you can either order vaccine through DPI or your SheepMAP approved veterinarian. This is the application form. Gudair App Subsidy Form (PDF 125kb) If your flock is classified as Nil Assurance (ie there is no suspicion of OJD in your flock) or SheepMAP (or your flock is Infected or Suspect and you are no longer eligible for the vaccine subsidy) you should order vaccine through your SheepMAP approved veterinarian. This is the application form. Gudair App Non Subsidy Form (PDF 122kb) A list of SheepMAP Approved Veterinarians (PDF 23kb) Page Top Information Notes
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This document was published on 14/11/2008.