Farmer and vet relationship key to successful Johne's control

A social science research project launched earlier this year has identified five key themes outlining the main challenges farmers and vets face when controlling Johne’s disease on-farm

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As part of the project, farmers and vets were included in several in-depth interviews, discussing their personal concerns regarding Johne's control.
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As part of the project, farmers and vets were included in several in-depth interviews, discussing their personal concerns regarding Johne's control.

A social science research project launched earlier this year has identified five key themes outlining the main challenges farmers and vets face when controlling Johne's disease on-farm. Katie Fallon reports...

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