Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Testing for Johne's disease in pets - what you need to know
By Collins, Michael T·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice·2011·Department of Pathobiological Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Diagnosis of paratuberculosis.
Plain-English summary
There are many reliable and cost-effective tests available for diagnosing Johne's disease, which affects animals like cattle and sheep. It's important to understand why you're testing and to choose the right test based on the specific animal or the type of farm. This way, you can get the most accurate results for your situation.
Abstract
There is a wide array of accurate and affordable diagnostic tests for Johne’s disease. The challenge is to be clear on the purpose for testing and then use the diagnostic test appropriate to that purpose for the specific animal species or type of business.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22023836/