Johne's disease: A hidden risk in high-yielding dairy herds

Johne's disease continues to undermine progress in some herds, often quietly and over time, so does the approach to controlling this disease need to change?

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Farmers need to rethink their understanding of Johne's in high-yield herds, said Andrew Bradley.
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Farmers need to rethink their understanding of Johne's in high-yield herds, said Andrew Bradley.

Many high-performing herds have already invested heavily in Johne's control, and vet Andrew Bradley said that it is sometimes the case that when testing is in place and obvious positives have been managed...

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