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Project reveals the devastation of Johne's disease to a herd

Dr. Steve Hendrick of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine says the massive U.S. National Johne’s Disease Demonstration Herd Project has shown how devastating Johne’s can be to a herd. There was a considerable loss in adjusted weaning weight in calves coming from dams that were positive for Johne’s,” he says. Data for the 205-day […] Read more

Cow with Johne's disease.

Rapid Johne’s test finds favour in Australia

Meat and Livestock Australia – After more than a decade of research in Australia and overseas, sheep and cattle producers now have a rapid diagnostic test for Johne’s disease, according to a report by Meat and Livestock Australia. The new Johne’s disease (JD) test reduces waiting times for a diagnosis from three months to one week, […] Read more