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2017Journal title
Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic InvestigationVolume
30Issue
1Begin page
78End page
85
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https://doi.org/10.1177/1040638717735350Abstract
Johne’s disease, caused by Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP), is a chronic, progressive bacterial enteritis of ruminants that can cause serious losses in both livestock and exotic species. Infection risk in exotic ruminants is associated with maternal infection status, but the effect of other herdmates on risk of infection has not been reported, to our knowledge....Description
Johne’s disease is a contagious bacterial disease of hoofed mammals that can cause serious losses in both livestock and exotic species. In the early 1990's there was an outbreak of Johne's disease at the Safari Park, which initiated intensive, ongoing disease surveillance that involves testing thousands of animals and conducting full post-mortem exams to identify potential cases. We used these data in the present study to develop complex statistical models that help predict which animals are most likely to develop Johne’s disease. The models show two main things: 1) they reiterate the importance of transmission by the mom to her baby; and 2) they highlight new information that suggests infection may also be transmitted by other herdmates of the same species, especially during the first week of life. We explore these associations in-depth and the results can be used to improve disease surveillanceType
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10.1177/1040638717735350
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