Lessons Learned from Minnesota Johne's disease Demonstration Herd Control Program

Authors

  • C. Ferrouillet Center for Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St.Paul, MN
  • S. J. Wells Center for Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St.Paul, MN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20064774

Keywords:

Johne's disease, herd control program, disease control, management, monitoring strategies, education, training

Abstract

Six dairy cattle and three beef cattle herds in Minnesota have participated in a Johne's disease (JD) demonstration herd control program for the past six years. Objectives of this project were to 1) evaluate the longterm effectiveness and feasibility of management-related disease control on development of JD on dairy and beef cattle operations, 2) provide information and materials for education and training of public and private practice veterinarians and cattle producers and 3) develop and evaluate management, testing and monitoring strategies for use in control of JD in cattle herds.

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

Johne’s Disease