SA ends mandatory OJD testing

Updated April 26 2018 - 7:00pm, first published 6:51pm
Sheep processed at Thomas Foods International's Lobethal plant will only be tested for ovine johnes disease at the producer's request after the company moved to a voluntary surveillance system.
Sheep processed at Thomas Foods International's Lobethal plant will only be tested for ovine johnes disease at the producer's request after the company moved to a voluntary surveillance system.

MANDATORY testing for ovine johnes disease in sheep will no longer occur in South Australian abattoirs, after Thomas Foods International elected to move to a voluntary surveillance system.

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