Eradication of Johne's Disease from a Heavily Infected Herd in 12 Months

Authors

  • M. T. Collins School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706
  • E. J. B. Manning School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19985753

Keywords:

paratuberculosis, husbandry changes, testing program, record keeping

Abstract

The goal of the project was to demonstrate that it is FEASIBLE to eradicate paratuberculosis, and that it can be done fairly quickly. The project was not intended to evaluate the most cost-effective strategy for Johne's eradication. Conscientious implementation of husbandry changes to limit spread of M. paratuberculosis infection coupled with accurate record keeping, and a testing program to identify the infected cows for culling should lead to control and eventual elimination of paratuberculosis from most dairy herds.

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Published

1998-09-24

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Research Summaries - Beef and General I & II