Johne's Disease in Cow-Calf Herds with Dr. Cheryl Waldner

Dr. Cheryl Waldner from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine joins the podcast to discuss the challenges of controlling Johne's Disease on cow-calf herds and the results of some of her latest research.

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0:002:25   Welcome and Introductions 

2:263:02   What causes Johne’s Disease

3:037:11  How does the MAP bacteria spread from animal to animal?

7:1210:02 Why is this disease so difficult to control in cow-calf herds?

10:0312:39 How commonly are cows and herds infected?

12:4016:21 What are the diagnostic tests that are available?

16:2322:22 Factors to consider before starting a control strategy?

22:23 = 24:22 Differences in dairy herd control programs

24:23- 29:23 Deciding on a testing strategy for your herd

29:2432:11 What else do we need to do beyond testing? 

32:1236:45 Biosecurity practices to prevent introducing Johnes into the herd 

36:4638:38 Johnes Testing Decision 

38:3939:50 Wrap up



Johne's Disease in Cow-Calf Herds with Dr. Cheryl Waldner
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