Useful links related to the Johne's Management Limited site:
The Johne's Disease Research Consortium (JDRC, www.jdrc.co.nz) is a research organisation supported by Beef + Lamb NZ, Dairy NZ, Deer Industry NZ, AgResearch, Livestock Improvement Corporation, Massey University, University of Otago, Landcorp Farming, Meat Industry Association, Dairy Companies of NZ and Government funding. The aim of the JDRC is to deliver high quality, practical scientific solutions to the NZ livestock industries for the control and management of Johne’s disease. The Consortium delivers scientific outcomes and Johne's disease information to farmers through its participant organisations.
The Johne's Information Centre (www.johnes.org) is the most comprehensive source of information about Johne's disease in livestock available on the web. Its focus is on JD in dairy cattle, but the site has such a thorough coverage of information that it is a great resource for anyone interested in learning about the disease in any species.
The Disease Research Laboratory at the University of Otago in Dunedin (DRL, http://micro.otago.ac.nz/research/research-labs/disease-research-lab) provides diagnostic testing services for Johne's disease as well as tuberculosis. The DRL offers a blood testing service using the Paralisa (TM) blood test and PCR facilities.
AgResearch (www.agresearch.co.nz) is one of New Zealand's leading research organisations. It collaborates closely with industry partners to achieve their goals and the branch at Invermay has made a substantial contribution to the scientific understanding of Johne's disease in deer.
Deer Industry New Zealand (DINZ, www.deernz.org) is responsible for promoting and assisting the development of the New Zealand deer industry. Deer Industry New Zealand has a national role in coordinating research and communication, and it has a global role in the promotion and marketing of venison, velvet and other deer products.