Rebecca Sanderson shares how keeping goats near chickens could result in a positive Johne’s disease test. She shares the story of Stacy whose sick goat housed close to chickens became ill with a strain in the Mycobacterium avium complex which includes Johne’s disease Mycobacterium avium subsp. avium.
Source: Backyard Goats, August 22, 2022. Link.
INSIGHTS: Consider sharing this article with goat and chicken clients and include 4-H, FFA and local Extension professionals, as well.