Diagnosis and Control of Johne's Disease (Paperback)

Johne's Disease is a chronic, progressive intestinal disease caused by infection with Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (Map) that affects primarily ruminant animals. In recent decades there has been growing concern over the lack of effective control of this disease and questions have arisen regarding the possibility that Map infection could be a cause of some cases of Crohn's disease in humans. This report presents a broad outline of the steps that should be taken to control Johne's disease, reduce the spread of Map, and minimize effects of the disease in animals. The report also describes the weaknesses of our current research agenda and provides recommendations for a new research strategy to resolve the question of whether there is a link between Johne's and Crohn's diseases. Table of Contents Front Matter Executive Summary 1. Introduction 2. Johne's Disease in Domesticated and Wild Animals 3. Diagnostics 4. Control Principles and Programs 5. Economic Implications of Johne's Disease 6. Johne's Disease and Crohn's Disease 7. Conclusions and Recommendations References Appendix A: Interpretation of Diagnostic Results Appendix B: USAHA Voluntary Johne's Disease Herd Status Program for Cattle Appendix C: USDA/APHIS Draft Johne's Disease Control Program About the Authors Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources Publications

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Imprint:	National Academies Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2003
First published:	August 2003
Authors:	National Research Council • Division on Earth and Life Studies • Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources • Committee on Diagnosis and Control of Johne's Disease
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	229
ISBN-13:	978-0-309-08611-0
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Veterinary science > Veterinary science: large animals (domestic / farm) > General Books > Professional & Technical > Veterinary science > Veterinary medicine: infectious diseases & therapeutics > General
LSN:	0-309-08611-6
Barcode:	9780309086110

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