Nebraska Extension in Cass County
Local Interest
Goats and Sheep:
*NEW* this year 2018: The official identification for all classes of goats and sheep is a Scrapie Tag. No EID tags or 4-H tags are required for sheep and goats.
Before you can get Scrapie Tags, you must have a premise ID number and a Flock ID number, which the Department of Agriculture can assign to you. Call them at 402-434-2300. As long as their funds last, you can get Scrapie Tags free from them. They also have a website you can visit at: http://www.nda.nebraska.gov/animal/diseases/scrapie/index.html
YQCA
Nebraska 4-H requires all youth enrolled in livestock projects to complete annual quality assurance training through Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA).
YQCA is a national multi-species quality assurance program focused on three core pillars:
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