Paratuberculosis: Organism, Disease, Control 2nd Edition

Your Comprehensive Guide to Paratuberculosis

This book is the only comprehensive text on Paratuberculosis, or Johne's disease. It provides both historical context and the latest developments in the field, examining the epidemiology of the disease, the organism that causes it, and practical aspects of its diagnosis and control. It also addresses the link between the disease in the food chain and its implications for human health.

Key Features

• Updated Content: The new edition updates, streamlines, and structures existing chapters with important new developments, such as whole genome sequencing and phage-based assays.
• New Chapters: It includes new chapters on the fast-growing field of whole-genome-based comparative genomics and the increasing opportunities for disease control in low- and middle-income countries.
• International Perspectives: The book increases inclusivity by bringing on board new authors from diverse backgrounds to provide international perspectives.
• Essential Reference: A truly comprehensive, critical reference resource, this book is an essential reference for large animal veterinarians, livestock industry personnel, and those involved in the dairy and meat industries, as well as microbiologists, researchers, and students in these fields.