If I test my herd and find Johnes positive animals, nobody will buy my animals. Why would I create problems for myself by testing my animals?
Soon you may not have a choice. Nobody wants to buy or trade infected animals because they can cause economic loss through decreased production and animal death. Buying animals from test negative herds is the best way to insure that a farm remains free from Johne’s disease. This means that herds with a negative Johne’s status will probably enjoy a market advantage over untested herds. Consider these facts: Interprovincial trade may depend on test negative status as provinces that prove or perceive themselves to be free from Johne’s disease try to remain that way. International trade may also depend on test negative status as countries that have Johne’s control programs seek to trade with other countries having similar programs to control the spread of this disease. The O.I.E. (Office International des Epizooties) classifies disease according to its global significance and makes recommendations for activities such as international importation of animals. The O.I.E. makes Johne’s disease
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