OJD: The national sheep health statement
Primefact Number: 940 Edition: First edition Released/reviewed: Sep 2009
Since it was found in Australia in 1980, ovine Johnes disease (OJD) has proven to be a costly disease. It spreads slowly, is difficult to detect early on, reduces weight gain and wool production and can kill about 10% of adult sheep each year if left unmanaged.
The national Sheep Health Statement (SHS) replaced the previous NSW SHS and animal health statements from 31 March 2008.
This Primefact explains the Sheep Health Statement and outlines how it can be interpreted by farmers and sheep buyers.
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