Johne's disease in sheep and goats

Authors

  • Paula I. Menzies Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20123891

Keywords:

Johne's disease, small ruminants, sheep, goats, vaccination, control, sanitary measures

Abstract

Johne's disease in sheep and goats appears to be common in Ontario dairy sheep and dairy goat herds. The bacterial infection is difficult to diagnose prior to clinical signs appearing. Vaccination will reduce losses due to the disease and will also reduce fecal shedding. Test and cull is expensive, and will take years to reduce the prevalence of disease. It is important to combine any control program with sanitary measures that reduce the transmission of the bacteria to replacement animals and other uninfected animals in the flock.

Cover image of the 45th Conference Proceedings: Three black-and-white cows lounge in a spring field. Yellow background.

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Published

2012-09-20

Issue

2012

Section

AABP & AASRP Sessions