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Paratuberculosis, a notifiable disease in Austria--current status, compulsory measures and first experiences |
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| Authors: | Khol J L Damoser J Dünser M Baumgartner W |
| Institution: | aClinic for Ruminants, Department for Farm Animals and Herd Management, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Austria, Veterinärplatz 1, 1210 Wien, Austria bAustrian Federal Ministry of Health and Women, Austria cAustrian Agency for Health and Food Safety, Institute for Veterinary Disease Control, Linz, Austria |
| Abstract: | Paratuberculosis (Johne's disease) is one of the most important diseases in ruminants today. Its contribution is worldwide and the disease is causing severe financial losses among cattle producers in some countries Hasanova, L., Pavlik, I., 2006. Economic impact of paratuberculosis in dairy cattle herds: a review. Vet. Med.-Czech. 51, 193–211]. Paratuberculosis is untreatable; diagnosis limited to the early stages of the infection and control of the disease is difficult. The prevalence of serologically positive Austrian cattle farms rose significantly to 19.0% during the past years Baumgartner, W., Damoser, J., Khol, J.L., 2005. Comparison of two studies concerning the prevalence of bovine paratuberculosis (Johne's disease) in Austrian cattle in the years 1995–1997 and 2002/2003 (Article in German with extended English summary). Vet. Med. Austria/Wien. Tierärztl. Mschr. 92, 274–277]. Based on these findings clinical paratuberculosis in ruminants was declared a notifiable disease in Austria in April 2006. A survey of the current situation in Austria, the most important parts of the new compulsory measures and their practical implementation and impacts are presented in this short communication. |
| Keywords: | Paratuberculosis Ruminants Notifiable disease Austria |
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