Matt Carthy
Question:760. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his position on the vaccination of livestock against Johne’s disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58744/21]
View answerTuesday, 30 November 2021
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Johne’s Disease is caused by infection with Mycobacterium avian subspecies paratuberculosis. Vaccination against Mycobacterium aviam subspecies paratuberculosis is not available in Ireland. The use of vaccination for Johne’s Disease would interfere with the results of tests under the National Tuberculosis Eradication programme.
Thus, there are no plans to licence a Johne’s Disease vaccine currently.