There is no cure for this disease, there is nothing that can be put into the soil and the surrounding environment to kill the bacteria, and the only vaccine available is used in Norway and Iceland. Raise all feeders. Use a footbath from pen to pen. Keep manure from contact with kids. When moving feed troughs, pitchforks, water containers, and shovels from pen to pen, wash and bleach them thoroughly first.
All manure is suspect.
The good news is that Johne's Disease is not believed to be transmittable from goats to people. A higher incidence of Johne's is being seen in goats, but this may well be because more goat breeders are now testing for it. Much of the literature used in the preparation of this article was furnished by Bob Glass, President of Pan American Vet Labs, in Austin, Texas. Pan American tests for CAE and CL, in addition to providing Johne's testing. We would appreciate notification from any clubs or publications when the articles are used.