Johnes Disease case in NSW sheep prompts biosecurity reminder

Lucy Kinbacher
Updated May 9 2019 - 2:32pm, first published 12:00pm
Ill-thrift in sheep is a typical symptom of Ovine Johnes Disease. Photo: LLS
Ill-thrift in sheep is a typical symptom of Ovine Johnes Disease. Photo: LLS

PRODUCERS are bring urged to update and maintain their Farm Biosecurity Plan even during trying seasons after a recent diagnosis of Johnes Disease in sheep in northern NSW.

Lucy Kinbacher

Lucy Kinbacher

Editor - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Raised on a cattle property at Biggenden, Lucy Kinbacher has spent 10 years working across metropolitan, regional and rural publications in both Queensland and NSW. Lucy has been the editor of the Queensland Country Life and North Queensland Register since 2021.

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