Content by Ryan Spurling

Defending Your Flock Against Scrapie

Scrapie is a prion disease occurring in sheep and goats that results from proteins within the body becoming incorrectly structured. Understanding scrapie and the role sheep producers play in its eradication is key to protecting flock health and supporting successful eradication.

SDSU Extension welcomes new sheep and goat specialist

July 09, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Ryan Spurling as a new assistant professor and Small Ruminant Production Specialist.