Comparison of Management Practices Between Ohio Dairy Herds Involved in Johne's Disease Testing Programs Versus Herds Not Involved in a Testing Program

Authors

  • Larew Naugle Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43201
  • W. Saville Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43201
  • W. Shulaw Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43201
  • T. Wittum Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43201
  • B. Love Animal Diagnostic Laboratory, Department of Veterinary Sciences, Penn State University
  • S. Dodaro Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, Division of Animal Industry, Ohio Department of Agriculture
  • I. McPhail Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, Division of Animal Industry, Ohio Department of Agriculture

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20035301

Keywords:

management practices, Johne's disease, disease control

Abstract

The purpose of this survey was to compare the adoption of management practices recommended for Johne's disease control between herds involved in whole-herd testing programs versus those that do not routinely test for Johne's disease. Eight hundred-ten Ohio dairy herds were selected to participate in a mail survey, and a total of 266 questionnaires were returned (32.8% response rate).

Cover image of the 36th Conference Proceedings: Holstein cows standing in a row at a fence. One cow has put her head through the fence and is curiously inspecting a pile of hay. Yellow background.

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Published

2003-09-18

Issue

2003

Section

Research Summaries - Dairy I