DIAGNOSTICS

Diagnosis of the disease can be difficult and this investment was focussed on improving our understanding of diagnostic techniques for the management of the disease in New Zealand livestock.

HERD MANAGEMENT

The focus of the research programme was the development of practical management techniques to minimise the spread of the disease and help reduce its impact on-farm.

OTHER

Alongside the R&D programme the JDRC looked at topics of interest to industry to ensure New Zealand had a thorough understanding of the disease in the New Zealand context. 

FUNDAMENTALS

Johne’s is a complex disease and this investment in fundamental science helped us learn more about the organism and how the infection behaves.
 

GENETICS

Evidence suggests that some animals are more resistant to Johne's than others.  This investment was to developknowledge of genetics as a a potential method for disease control.