Manitoba Rural Adaptation Council

Project Description

This project will utilize fecal and gut samples taken from two large bovine MAP infection experiments being conducted at the University of SK and the University of Calgary to identify novel diagnostic tests for MAP, the causative agent for Johne's disease. This will enable the elimination of infected animals at an early stage in beef and dairy cattle and thus mitigating food safety concerns pertaining to human consumption of MAP which has been linked to causing Crohn's disease.

Project Objectives

To utilize microorganisms identified as accompanying the Mycobacterium avium sub paratuberculosis (MAP) infection as a diagnostic tool to enabling the eradication of affected animals at disease onset.

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