Developed by PAN Livestock Services Ltd at Reading University, InterHerd+ is a herd management package that uses data to support dairy herd management.
VEERU, University of Reading
Joined November 2022
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📢 New research identifies evidence-based targets for Johne’s disease control in dairy herds.
Herd-level targets:
✅ J4 ≤1.0% (newly test-positive cows)
✅ J5 ≤1.25% (repeat test-positive cows)
📖 Read the peer-reviewed paper:
ukvetlivestock.com/content/o…
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📈 Progress is being made in Johne’s disease control.
The latest Johne’s Control Index results show a consistent downward trend, falling from 8.55 in 2020 to 6.12 in 2025 among milk-recorded herds.
Read the farmer handout:
actionjohnesuk.org/agj-indus…
Dr James Hanks and Dr Emma Holt, attended the 17th International Colloquium on Paratuberculosis in Dresden.
Dr Hanks showcased the JD Tracker Tool for improved Johne’s control, while Dr Holt presented research linking Johne’s with KPIs.
@IDEXX @InterHerd_PAN @DrEmmaHolt
panlivestock.com/2026/03/19/…
The latest NMR 500-Herds Report (2025) shows stable herd structure, but cows are leaving younger. Fertility gains have slowed, though key rates are improving. Milk yields are back to 2021 levels, but 1st lactation cows lag behind. SCC continues to improve.
Dr James Hanks presented at the 7th Seminar on Nordic Mastitis Research on 3rd November, discussing UK milk recording data to benchmark SCC and mastitis. Over the past decade, SCC metrics improved e.g. cows dried-off with no SCC ≥ 200k rose from 39.7% (2014) to 51.0% (2023).
Johne’s Disease management is complex, with fatigue and cognitive dissonance hindering control. At the 23rd SIDILV Congress in Italy, @DrEmmaHolt highlighted JD’s impact on herd performance, helping advisors strengthen on-farm engagement. @IDEXX
Our director, Dr James Hanks @InterHerd_PAN discussing how InterHerd+ can be used to control Johne’s Disease #johnes #dairy
Dr James Hanks talking Johne's at a recent AHDB Healthy Herds event.🎤🐄
James joined us as guest speaker at Cotonhall Farm, alongside farmer Michael & vets Fiona & Gill to deep dive into the farm's Johne's journey.
Book on to a Healthy Herds event: ow.ly/XjYk50X71RP
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Data from the @NMRgroup has shown that decreased longevity appears at odds with pressure on farmers to attain environmental targets which would favour cows with longer, more productive lives. @InterHerd_PAN @InterHerdPlus
doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.202…
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Grateful to have been part of such an insightful project. In addition to highlighting how farmers manage Johne’s Disease, the findings reinforced the importance of engagement — so that vet advice not only reaches the ground but is also put into practice.
doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.…
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Join us next week for a free, actionable webinar on the latest updates to the Johne’s Action Plan. 🐄
Why should I attend?
📋 Key changes explained
📊 Data-driven strategies
💬 Expert insights
❓ Q&A session
Register now! ow.ly/xWKE50VpUUC
📆 Monday 31 March, 5:00pm
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I attended the BBSRC ELD Project Showcase in Birmingham last week. I thoroughly enjoyed presenting our work on tackling bottlenecks to the use of data for enhanced Johne's Disease control and learning more about the other on-going ELD projects #Johnes
Our annual @NMRgroup study examining key performance indicators (KPIs) is now available. Fertility has improved, milk yields have peaked but milk solids (%) have increased, somatic cell counts remain stable but longevity continues to worsen #benchmark #kpi
panlivestock.com/2025/01/13/…
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Thank you @theBCVA for publishing our article on Phase 3 of the National Johne's Management Plan @Myhealthyherd @InterHerd_PAN @actionjohnes
Less than 3 weeks until the @actionjohnes Conference at the Sixways Stadium, Worcester. Speakers include Pete Orpin from @Myhealthyherd, Karen Bond from @NMRgroup and Miranda Poulson from @AHDB_Dairy. Kindly sponsored by @IDEXX and supported by @dairyuk
actionjohnesuk.org/
Last week, our Veterinary Epidemiologist, Nick Taylor MCRVS, attended the 7th Congress of the European Association of Veterinary Diagnosticians in Padova, Italy alongside @IdexxUK to show how to manage milk ELISA data to support the control of Johne's 🐮
panlivestock.com/2024/10/29/…
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Another fantastic year at @theBCVA Congress 2024. It was great to be able to showcase the progress the GB dairy industry has made in controlling Johne's Disease over the past 8 years! @InterHerdPlus @Myhealthyherd @actionjohnes – at Newport, Wales
Registration is NOW OPEN 🐮🥳
Further information: panlivestock.com/2024/10/02/…
@actionjohnes @dairyuk @AHDB_Dairy @NMRgroup @CISTelford @Myhealthyherd @theBCVA @IDEXX
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Thank you @MIRNA_Diag for hosting the Johne’s Disease Forum yesterday @MoredunComms It was fantastic to hear about progress with existing diagnostic tests and exciting new developments #johnes #paratuberculosis
