New Mexico Livestock Board
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It is estimated that 5% of the animals in most New Mexico dairies are affected with Johnes. It has been more difficult to determine the percentage in commercial beef herds within the state. New Mexico is currently conducting surveillance testing in the dairy and beef sectors to determine the current level of incidence. A sample number of animals in a statistically significant number of herds have been voluntarily tested since 2003. Of the 484 tested animals, 4.7% tested positive. There is limited work being done with sheep, goats and elk at this time. Future activities include developing protocols in the dairy industry to keep the percentage of affected animals within herds low, testing cull cattle at sale barns and/or slaughter facilities to identify herds that need technical assistance, and focusing on registered and pure bred herds, as they are saleable breeding stock. Dr. David Fly, assistant state veterinarian, New Mexico Livestock Board is the designated Johne’s coordinator for the state of New Mexico. The state has a committee composed of industry and public members who function in an advisory capacity. |
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