Health Testing

Johne’s disease is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium Avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP). Infection results in a thickening of the intestinal wall, which prevents the animal from successfully absorbing nutrients and water through the gut.

NMR has many testing options to suit your herd's needs.

Determining your BVD status will help assess the need for biosecurity measures, vaccination and further monitoring options that are most suited and therefore most effective for your herd.

IBR (Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis) is a highly contagious disease that is associated with abortion and respiratory signs. IBR is caused by a bovine Herpes virus and can be transmitted via nasal and/or oral secretions or bull semen.

Leptospirosis is blood infection caused by a bacteria, Leptospira which affects both cattle and humans causing flu-like symptoms, making it zoonotic. Transmission of Leptospirosis in cattle is usually through the urine of an infected animal.

Neospora caninum is a parasite that causes Neosporosis. It is known to cause abortion in cattle.

Liver Fluke is a parasitic infection causing productivity losses in cattle. The infection risks are higher in the late summer and autumn during mild, wet temperatures.