The NJMP declaration is a veterinary certificate endorsed by the Veterinary Defence Society (VDS). All information should be completed in full.
Key Requirements for the NJMP Declaration
Annual Steps: Completed within 12 months with a BCVA (British Cattle Veterinary Association) Accredited Johne’s Veterinary Advisor (BAJVA)
- Risk Assessment: Evaluate on-farm risks for disease entry and spread.
- Herd Status Testing: Conduct testing (such as a whole herd screen or a random 60-cow sample; bulk milk tests are not accepted).
- Control Strategy: Select and adopt one of six defined management strategies (e.g., biosecurity/protect & monitor, test-and-cull, or strategic testing).
Phase III Updates: Phase III introduced Average Test Values (ATVs) and updated testing/control parameters for participating dairy herds. [1, 2]
Submission: The signed declaration must be submitted annually to your milk purchaser (typically by December 31st) and kept on-farm for Red Tractor and supply chain compliance.
NJMP ANNUAL REVIEW Declaration 2026
2026 declaration for farms who have previously completed the initial declaration with their BCVA Accredited Johne’s Veterinary Advisor and are therefore re-assessing their risks, herd status and reviewing their Johne’s disease management plan. All information in the form must be completed in full. The steps required by the NJMP should be completed together by both the farmer and their BCVA Accredited Johne’s Veterinary Advisor.
NJMP INITIAL Declaration 2026
2026 declaration for farms who have not completed a declaration previously with their BCVA Accredited Johne’s Veterinary Advisor and are therefore assessing their risks, herd status and creating their Johne’s disease management plan. All information in the form must be completed in full. The steps required by the NJMP should be completed together by both the farmer and their BCVA Accredited Johne’s Veterinary Advisor.