Abstract:Johne's disease (JD) caused by Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) represents a real threat to the agriculture and dairy food industries and believed to be a potential public health problem. No treatment for the disease exists and controlling the disease is difficult due to its long latent period. This study aimed to evaluate two diagnostic methods culture and PCR assay for detection of MAP in feces under the Egyptian circumstances. A total 200 fecal samples were collected from dairy cattle showe… Show more
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