New Diagnostic Approach May Help Detect Johne’s Disease in Cattle Earlier

New diagnostic approach may help detect Johne’s disease in cattle earlier

The approach, developed by a veterinary diagnostics company and Scotland’s Rural College, uses AI and microRNA

Breakthrough in early detection of common disease in cows could save UK farmers millions – Scottish Business News

For farmers across the UK, Johne’s Disease represents an enormous challenge, costing an estimated £200 per cow per year, which can amount to 50% of a farmer’s annual profit. However, a unique diagnostics approach from pioneering scientists at MI:RNA could transform the way a common livestock disease, which costs the UK agricultural economy £10 million annually, is managed.  An inflammatory condition which primarily affects sheep and cattle, John…