Decision Analysis Model for Paratuberculosis Control in Commercial Dairy Herds

Authors

  • Nathan C. Dorshorst School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Pathobiological Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706-1102
  • Michael T. Collins School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Pathobiological Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706-1102
  • Jason E. Lombard USDA:APHIS:VS:CEAH, Fort Collins, CO 80526-8117

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20064765

Keywords:

Johne's disease, herd management, transmission, economic optimization, paratuberculosis control programs

Abstract

Johne's disease (paratuberculosis) control programs involve both herd management changes to limit transmission of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis infections to calves, as well as testing of adult cattle to detect those that serve as the source of infection. No work has yet been reported on economic optimization, i.e., cost-benefit analysis, of paratuberculosis control programs.

Cover image of the 39th Conference Proceedings: Three calves lying down in a pasture next to a white fence. Behind them, a rainbow spans over the distant hills. Yellow background.

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Published

2006-09-21

Issue

2006

Section

Research Summaries 4