The effort to control of Johne's disease in the US has gained momentum among States, national industry organizations, and veterinarians in the past two years. Driving factors have been a national dairy survey (NAHMS '96), commitments by national cattle and beef industry organizations to educate their industry about Johne's disease, and awareness of the association with human Crohn's disease. Results of NAHMS '96 were widely disseminated by industry and scientific articles and indicated that 20-40% of herds were likely infected with Johne's disease and that 50% of owners had little knowledge. The US has adopted an education first strategy with states and industry being expected to take the lead role. USDA APHIS does not fund Johne's disease but supports the development of voluntary industry driven programs. As of fall 1998, National Guidelines to identify test negative status herds have been developed and several States have instituted some type of program to aid control on farms. Three examples of US efforts to promote control of Johne's disease will be presented. The first is a Johne's Disease Prevention and Control Measures Manual for Cattle Producers produced by the National Johne's Disease Working Group, subcommittee of the USAHA. The manual contains information about Johne's disease, control, developing specific farm plans, test and interpretation, and worksheets to guide development of control plans for dairy and beef operations. First Edition materials are being distributed through industry organizations and the USDA APHIS Johne's web site. Second is the New York Cattle Health Assurance Program (NYSCHAP). This is a voluntary, flexible, tailored-to-the-farm program initiated by New York State in 1997. The objective is to encourage producers and veterinarians to engage in establishing "best management practices" (BMPs), accepted practices that help maintain animal health and have potential to enhance the quality of products leaving the farm. Producers can participate by addressing specific disease issues with a management plan. A herd health audit approach is used for Johne's disease, to identify a farm team, review farm goals and performance, do a risk assessment, and develop a herd plan. Producers can participate at three levels, at their pace: Participating (BMPs), Control (BMPs plus testing), or Test Negative.Third is a Johne's Disease Control Planning Checklist and Herd Testing Strategy Planner. This is a laminated 2-page on-farm tool designed as a "prompter" developed at Cornell to guide veterinarians step by step through assessing the extent, impact and risks of Johne's in client's herds and customizing a management and herd testing strategy for control. It is available for use and evaluation in the field by veterinarians.