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| Meyer, A. Lee; Hall, Harry H.. |
| Paratuberculosis (Johne's disease) is endemic in the U.S. and Kentucky cattle industry, affecting both beef and dairy cattle. The disease affects the productivity of cattle ( lowering milk production, reducing the weights of calves) and eventually causes the death of infected animals. The disease spreads among cattle on farms, primarily through fecal shedding of the organism, and may be brought onto a farm through the purchase of infected animals. Since the disease often has long incubation and subclinical stages, testing may be necessary to confirm its presence. From late 1993 into early 1994, a random sample of blood samples drawn for brucellosis testing was also examined for paratuberculosis. This analysis indicated that less than one percent of... |
| Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper |
Palavras-chave: Livestock Production/Industries. |
| Ano: 1994 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/31980 |
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