Where are we with Johne’s Disease Control – Can we Eliminate?

In the US, a major step forward in control of Johne’s disease (JD) was the development and implementation of the JD Herd Risk Assessment and Herd Management Plan. Along with a major educational effort, many herds have joined the US JD Herd Control Program, though many others remain outside of control programs. The focus of this report is to address the issue of control and eradication of Johne’s disease with evidence from scientific literature and experience primarily from US dairy cattle herds, identify knowledge gaps in our current understanding and identify a path forward towards national control.