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DOWNLOAD JOHNE’S DISEASE BOOKLET
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO—Although it is not known how widespread Johne’s disease is in goats in the United States, the infection has been confirmed in many goat herds throughout the country—in milk, meat, heritage and other breeds. The cost of this infection in goats range from economic losses due to reduced production and increased culling for meat and milk animals to emotional losses for those whose goats are more pets than agricultural investments.
A new 16-page booklet developed by the National Johne’s Education Initiative in cooperation with USDA-APHIS-VS, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison shares facts about Johne’s disease as it applies to goats and goat owners. Delivered in an easy-to-read format, the Q&A booklet provides answers to questions such as “What is Johne’s disease?”, “How do I know if my herd has Johne’s disease?”, “How can I help keep Johne’s disease out of my herd?”, “Should I test my herd for Johne’s disease?” and more.
“We are excited to have a booklet that is totally focused on Johne’s disease as it relates to the goat population and goat owners,” states Dr. Elisabeth Patton, chairman of U.S. Animal Health Association’s Johne’s Disease Committee. “There is no cure for Johne’s disease, and there is not an approved vaccine for goats in the United States to help protect them from infection. Therefore, education about Johne’s disease, and the prevention of Johne’s disease, is extremely important.”
Dr. Michael Carter, National Johne’s Disease Control Program Coordinator, National Center for Animal Health Programs, USDA-APHIS-VS, points out that symptoms of Johne’s disease in goats are vague and similar to other ailments: rapid weight loss and, in some cases, diarrhea. He explains that infected goats become emaciated and weak despite continuing to eat well.
“Kids are much more susceptible to infection with Mycobacterium avium ss. paratuberculosis than adults—the bacteria that causes Johne’s disease—and often become infected through by swallowing manure containing MAP, such as from suckling manure-stained teats, swallowing milk that carries MAP or eating feed, grass or water contaminated with MAP-containing manure,” adds Dr. Becky Manning, Senior Scientist, Johne’s Disease Information Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin. ”Bottle-fed kids can also become infected if the milk was contaminated. Since goats usually produce more than one kid per birthing, Johne’s disease can spread swiftly through a herd, especially if the infection remains undetected for several kidding seasons.”
Goat owners and veterinarians can obtain a free copy of the new Johne’s disease Goat Q&A booklet by contacting their state Designated Johne’s Coordinator, calling the National Institute for Animal Agriculture at (719) 538-8843 or by ordering a booklet online at www.johnesdisease.org
Are you going to a fair or event this year with your Pygoras® or Pygora fiber? Along with the PBA informational brochures, and the PBA Tri-Fold Display here is a 2.5′ by 4′ banner to get your Pygoras noticed! The PBA is developing a series of brochures, displays and other informational resources to help our members answer many of the most common questions about Pygoras and their fleece to farm visitors, fairgoers and others interested people.
The PBA Show Secretary will offer each Show Chair who applies for PBA show sanctions a promotional packet, beginning with the 2019 show season. As needed, the packet could include up to 150 brochure copies, a show banner and a trifold poster, to be provided by the PBA and shipped to each show. The promotional items may be kept in the region if intended to be used at another show, but should be returned if not needed.
PBA BANNER click to download
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PRINTING THE DISPLAY:
Download the file (click the link above) to your computer to a place where you can find it when needed.
Although you can use any company that makes banners, including a local business, we suggest Vistaprint.com. To use Vistaprint.com:
- Go to Vistaprint.com to their banner section.
- Choose “Use my own design” in the appropriate size.
- Under Images choose “Add images from my computer” and then choose the PBA Banner file. Vistaprint may tell you the resolution is low, but it prints fine.
Once it is placed correctly, finish your order and wait for your banner to arrive!
Note: To view and print the PBA Banner, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can download it for free from the Adobe website at: http://www.adobe.com/prodindex/acrobat/readstep.html
Are you going to a fair or event this year with your Pygoras® or Pygora fiber? Along with the PBA informational brochures, here is a trifold display to get your Pygoras noticed! The PBA is developing a series of brochures, displays and other informational resources to help our members answer many of the most common questions about Pygoras and their fleece to farm visitors, fairgoers and others interested people.
The PBA Show Secretary will offer each Show Chair who applies for PBA show sanctions a promotional packet, beginning with the 2019 show season. As needed, the packet could include up to 150 brochure copies, a show banner and a trifold poster, to be provided by the PBA and shipped to each show. The promotional items may be kept in the region if intended to be used at another show, but should be returned if not needed.
PBA TRI-FOLD DISPLAY POSTER click to download
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PRINTING THE DISPLAY:
Download the file (click the link above) to you computer to a place where you can find it when needed.
Go to Vistaprint.com to their poster section.
Choose “Use your complete design”.
Choose the 36″ x 48″ poster size option.
Choose “Horizontal”.
Under Images choose “Add images from my computer” and then choose the PBA Display Poster file.
Once it is placed correctly, finish your order and wait for your poster to arrive!
Once you receive your poster, purchase a 48″x36″ tri-fold foam-core display board, and mount the poster. Make sure to continually check the entire posters alignment as you mount it to make sure it doesn’t get off kilter. (If it is off only a little at one end, it could cause it to be off a lot at the other end). If you use double stick tape it is generally fairly easy to gently and slowly lift it up if things need adjusting. Make sure to affix some tape along the folds so the fold creases will be nice and crisp.
Note: To view and print the PBA Display, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can download it for free from the Adobe website at: http://www.adobe.com/prodindex/acrobat/readstep.html
Here are a collection of important pamphlets, booklets, and articles about Pygoras®, or goats in general.
The PBA Show Secretary will offer each show chair who applies for PBA show sanctions a promotional packet, beginning with the 2019 show season. As needed, the packet could include up to 150 brochure copies, a show banner and a trifold poster, to be provided by the PBA and shipped to each show. The promotional items may be kept in the region if intended to be used at another show, but should be returned if not needed.
PBA Educational Pamphlets – Instructions for printing.
“What is a Pygora?” Pamphlet (PDF)
“Pygora Fleece Facts” Pamphlet (PDF)
“Spinning Pygora Fleece” Pamphlet (PDF)
Are you going to a fair or event this year with your Pygoras® or Pygora fiber? Are there visitors coming to your farm? The PBA is developing a series of brochures, displays and banners to help our members answer many of the most common questions about Pygoras and their fleece to farm visitors, fairgoers and others interested people. Along with these brochures you can make a Tri-Fold Display for your table, and a Banner to hang.
The PBA Show Secretary will offer each Show Chair who applies for PBA show sanctions a promotional packet, beginning with the 2019 show season. As needed, the packet could include up to 150 brochure copies, a show banner and a trifold poster, to be provided by the PBA and shipped to each show. The promotional items may be kept in the region if intended to be used at another show, but should be returned if not needed.
BROCHURES:
“What is a Pygora?” Pamphlet (PDF)
“Pygora Fleece Facts” Pamphlet (PDF)
“Spinning Pygora Fleece” Pamphlet (PDF)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PRINTING THE BROCHURES:
Brochure Size:
This brochure has 3 columns and fits on 8.5″ x 11″ paper.
Printing brochure:
When printing these brochures, set your printer on landscape format. Set it to duplex, or print on both sides, if your printer has that function.
Folding brochure:
Fold the brochure in thirds. The PBA logo should be on the front of the brochure.
Note: To view and print the PBA brochures, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can download it for free from the Adobe website at: http://www.adobe.com/prodindex/acrobat/readstep.html