Vermont's Two National Johne's Demonstration Herds

Authors

  • C. A. Rossiter-Burhans Technical Service Veterinarian, Poulin Grain,Inc. Newport, VT
  • T. E. Johnson USDA, APHIS, Vt.Agency of Ag Foods Mkts, Montpelier, VT

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20064775

Keywords:

on-farm control programs, Johne's disease, management, herd veterinarian, Vermont Cattle Health Improvement Project

Abstract

Vermont has two National Johne's Demonstration Herds which intend to show how customized on-farm control programs can target the appropriate risks in commercial dairies and be effective at reducing Johne's disease (JD) over the course of 2-4 years. The herd veterinarian, a facilitating veterinarian associated with the Vermont Cattle Health Improvement Project, and key management and employees regularly participate in the activities of these demonstration farms.

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Published

2006-09-21

Issue

2006

Section

Johne’s Disease