Activities to control diseases: | Respondent | Yes | No | Odds ratio | 95% CI | Pa |
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Remove calves from dams suspected of being infected with MAP prior to nursing | Producers | 3 | 23 | 1.33 | 0.37 to 4.80 | 0.642 |
Veterinarians | 21 | 214 | ||||
Cull cows showing signs consistent with a diagnosis of Johne’s disease prior to testing | Producers | 15 | 7 | 0.48 | 0.18 to 1.26 | 0.154 |
Veterinarians | 165 | 37 | ||||
Cull cows with signs consistent with a diagnosis of Johne’s disease after laboratory testing | Producers | 19 | 7 | 0.19 | 0.07 to 0.52 | 0.003 |
Veterinarians | 240 | 17 | ||||
Cull calves from dams suspected or confirmed to be infected with MAP based on testing or clinical signs | Producers | 15 | 9 | 1.44 | 0.60 to 3.46 | 0.419 |
Veterinarians | 105 | 91 | ||||
Early weaning of calves from dams with positive results from Johne’s disease tests | Producers | 7 | 13 | 1.82 | 0.68 to 4.83 | 0.245 |
Veterinarians | 45 | 152 | ||||
Cull cows without clinical signs consistent with a diagnosis of Johne’s disease, but positive serology (ELISA) | Producers | 14 | 8 | 1.96 | 0.79 to 4.88 | 0.153 |
Veterinarians | 92 | 103 | ||||
Test purchased additions for Johne’s disease | Producers | 6 | 14 | 5.19 | 1.77 to 15.24 | 0.007 |
Veterinarians | 17 | 206 |