Can Mycobacterium avium subspecies Paratuberculosis be Transmitted from Cattle to Deer and Rabbits, and Vice Versa?

摘要

One hundred and eight dairy herds were selected from the database available for two JD programs in Minnesota. Included were 80 herds known to be infected from previous testing in the Johne's Disease Control Program (JDCP) of the Minnesota Board of Animal Health (MBAH), and 28 herds known to be noninfected based on previous testing in the Voluntary Johne's Disease Herd Status Program (VJDHSP) of the MBAH. Samples of cattle feces and farm environment were collected during summer 2002.