Ovine Johne’s Disease Research & Development Program: Recent submissions
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Study of the biological and economic impact of OJD in affected sheep flocks in NSW : 12 farm mortality study.
Published 2005-09-01This study provides industry with factual information about the impact of OJD on farms in southern Australia. This is needed to assess the magnitude of the OJD problem and to direct control and management programs. On 12 ...Report, Technical -
Individual animal tests for ovine Johne's disease.
Published 2004-03-01Routine diagnostic tests for ovine paratuberculosis have poor sensitivity in the early stages of the disease, and transmission often occurs before detection. Currently there are no tests to accurately confirm early infection ...Report, Technical -
Ovine Johne's Disease : an update of Australian research.
Published 2004-03-01The Ovine Johne’s Disease (OJD) “Harvest Year” Workshop was held on the 25th March, 2004 at Rydges, North Sydney. The workshop was hosted by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) and was attended by researchers, advisors, ...Other -
Identification of risk factors for OJD infection-level in sheep flocks.
Published 2005-06-30The level of clinical disease experienced due to ovine Johne’s disease (OJD) appears to vary considerably between infected sheep flocks in Australia, even for flocks in the same locality that appear to have similar ...Report, Technical -
Exposure factors leading to establishment of OJD infection and clinical disease : epidemiology of OJD-1.
Published 2004-12-01This study was conducted in order to provide answers for owners of OJD-infected sheep flocks who wish to minimise the economic and biological impact of the disease on their sheep enterprises. The study has demonstrated ...Report, Technical