Is Johnes disease reportable?
Johne’s disease is a state mandated reportable disease, however it is not actionable, and the state regulatory agency is not out to remove the test-positive animals from the farm. Reporting assists the state in managing Johne’s by determining statewide disease incidence and location. Furthermore, through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) reportable disease information can be requested, however information is released on a countywide basis only, and information pertaining to a specific operation is kept strictly confidential. This protects producers who take the initiative and manage for Johne’s and who are actively using smart management practices to protect their herd and the industry.
Related Questions
- Johnes disease is a potential human health hazard and is related to both bovine and human tuberculosis. Is Johnes disease reportable to the Canadian Agri-Food and Agriculture authorities?
- Is there any evidence of a link between Johnes disease and trace element deficiencies, especially selenium?
- Why do the diagnostic tests for Johnes disease appear to give us variable results?
