Johne’s disease is present in Ireland. Recent research conducted in Ireland would suggest that just over a quarter of herds contain at least one positive animal. A voluntary disease control programme, the Irish Johne’s Control Programme (IJCP), is available for all herds to participate.
The programme is coordinated and administered by Animal Health Ireland on behalf of stakeholders, with shared funding between industry and government. The programme supports disease prevention and containment practices to control the spread of Johne’s disease in the country.
All Irish dairy herds are encouraged to register with the IJCP. The IJCP is also available to beef herds.