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The NMR glossary provides brief definitions and explanations of terms and jargon used on our site.


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MAP

Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis – the scientific name for the Johnes disease causative organism

Mastitis

Inflammation of the mammary gland caused by trauma or infection

Monitored Free

A herd is said to be monitored free of a disease when regular tests come back negative but there is still an element of doubt. This may be because the disease in question has a long incubation period or there are limitations in the ability of current test procedures to detect these animals

Mucosal Disease

A fatal enteritis of young stock due to BVD complex