Fatal prion disease found in Oregon sheep, first US case in 5 years

Published on: 08/01/2026

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Oregon officials confirmed a case of a fatal prion disease in a sheep; it's the first US case in five years.

Oregon agriculture officials have confirmed the presence of a fatal disease in a slaughtered sheep, marking the first confirmed case in the United States in more than five years.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/2026/08/fatal-prion-disease-found-in-oregon-sheep-first-us-case-in-5-years.html

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