K-State Extension small ruminant specialist Kelsey Bentley said Kansas has not reported a case of scrapie in more than 10 years. “Kansas producers should not be alarmed by this case,” Bentley said. “It’s still important for us to keep accurate records, maintain good biosecurity and ensure we’re using appropriate identification and traceability,” she said. Early identification also improves recordkeeping, allowing producers to monitor growth, reproductive performance and parasite resistance while strengthening disease traceability. The Oregon case means the United States must restart the seven-year countdown required before the disease can be declared eradicated.