Framework for the National Johne's Management Plan
There are three steps that should be completed on-farm with a BCVA-Accredited Johne’s Veterinary Advisor:
Only vets who have undergone the BCVA training programme, including all update modules, are permitted to sign declarations.
Phase 3 of National Johne's Management Plan
As part of Phase 3 of the National Johne’s Management Plan, Action Group Johne’s introduced a ‘National Aspirational Goal’ whereby the GB dairy sector will aim to achieve a national Johne’s Control Index (JCI) of 5.5 by 2030.
Each herd has a milk ELISA ATV. Each group of herds e.g. a veterinary practice, retailer group has a Johne’s Control Index (JCI).
The National Johne’s Management Plan framework remains unchanged from Phase 2. Additional herd level requirements are detailed below;
- Each herd must record their milk ELISA average test value (ATV) on the NJMP declaration form.
- Each herd must assess their ATV using a 60-cow sample random sample or whole-herd test (30-cow screens will not be accepted).
- Each herd must detail three SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound) priorities to focus on over the year.
Full details of the NJMP scheme can be found here: NJMP Phase III document.
