Milk Quality Assurance for Paratuberculosis: Progress Obtained in the Cohortof Dairy Herds that Entered the Program in 2006-2007

摘要

In 2006, a Milk Quality Assurance Program (MQAP) for paratuberculosis in Dutch dairy herds was initiated. The aim of this MQAP is to reduce the concentration of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) in bulk milk (van Roermund et al., 2005; Weber et al., 2008). The MQAP is run alongside the pre-existing 'Intensive Paratuberculosis Program' (IPP; aiming at elimination of MAP and low-risk trade of cattle (Benedictus et al., 2000; Weber et al., 2006)).