The new, national approach to Johne’s disease (JD) in cattle – the BJD Framework – offers a fresh approach to the management of the endemic disease. It focuses on managing on-farm biosecurity risk rather than controlling disease through regulation and treats JD as just one of many diseases that producers must manage within their business.
Supported by more flexible regulation, producers will be able to make informed decisions about the opportunities and risks associated with purchasing livestock.
Here are a number of documents that will help you to better understand the new national approach:
Fact Sheet – The New Approach to Johnes Disease in Cattle
The New Approach to Johne’s Disease in Cattle – Information for beef cattle seedstock producers
Johne’s Beef Assurance Score (J-BAS)
Proposed Interim Border Controls for JD Susceptible Stock Entering WA
Health certificate for movement of stock to Western Australia
For further information on the BJD Framework, contact:
Alex McDonald
ARCBA BJD Representative
Ph: 0412 811 123
Email: alexmcdonald1949@gmail.com
