Control trial for paratuberculosis (Johne's disease) in a dairy farm

Authors

  • F. Errico CIVET "Miguel C. Rubino". Montevideo.
  • J. Rossi Ejercicio liberal de la profesión.
  • M. Silva CIVET "Miguel C. Rubino". Montevideo.
  • H. Sellanes Ejercicio liberal de la profesión.

Keywords:

Cattle, Disease control, Mycobacterium, Paratuberculosis, Farm dairies

Abstract

A working methodology in orden to control paratuberculosis (Johne's disease) in and infected dairy Farm where Myoobacterium johnel was isolated is described. During 18 months the M. johnel spreader bovines were detected and send immediately to a slaughter-house. Before the control measures were applied the incidence of bovines spreader was 8.58% and mortality due to paratuberculosis of 1.4% in the dairy farm. After the working period the incidence decresed to 1.74% and O.33% respectively. Measures of animal handling and hygiene of the installations are proposed as control of the disease at a farm level.

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Published

1990-12-01

How to Cite

Errico, F., Rossi, J., Silva, M. ., & Sellanes, H. (1990). Control trial for paratuberculosis (Johne’s disease) in a dairy farm. Veterinaria (Montevideo), 26(110), 10–14. Retrieved from https://revistasmvu.com.uy/index.php/smvu/article/view/706

Issue

Vol. 26 No. 110 (1990): October - December

Section

Short Communications