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Johne’s happens : Alberta Johne’s disease initiative

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Johne’s disease (JD) is a production-limiting disease, just like mastitis and lameness. Affected cattle produce less milk, take longer to become pregnant, and are worth less when culled. This... More ≫

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Johne’s disease (JD) is a production-limiting disease, just like mastitis and lameness. Affected cattle produce less milk, take longer to become pregnant, and are worth less when culled. This fact sheet presents summary of information about Johne’s disease, benefits of controlling the disease, Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis infection, the importance of JD control program, JD risk assessment, JD management plan.

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