Government, industry to eradicate M. bovis at a cost of $886m
The Government and farmers have agreed to attempt to eradicate cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis from New Zealand.
Farming leaders and Govt progress towards Mycoplasma bovis decision
Farming leaders and the Government met again today to discuss ways to combat Mycoplasma bovis.
Farmers told to protect stock from disease this Gypsy Day
With Gypsy Day around the corner, stock and equipment will be moving between properties, so farmers need to ensure they take the right precautions to lower their risk of cross contamination.
M. bovis reaches Waikato
Cattle disease, Mycoplasma bovis has spread to the Waikato region.
M. bovis affecting more farms than expected — Govt
The tracking of cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis shows that more farms than previously expected are likely to be affected by the disease, says Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor.
Farmers can appeal M. bovis payout
Farmers affected by Mycoplasma bovis and unhappy with compensation payments offered may go to arbitration and appeal, says MPI.
Biosecurity is for all Kiwis
Farming will change post Mycoplasma bovis, says Roger Smith, the man appointed to head Biosecurity New Zealand, a new dedicated stand-alone business unit within the Ministry for Primary Industries.
Fair partnership for M. bovis response
Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor says the previous Government took a hands-off approach to biosecurity.
Second North Island farm tests positive with M. bovis
Ministry of Primary Industries’ testing has found a second farm in the North Island with positive Mycoplasma bovis infection.
MPI gives assurance on compensation
MPI says it is working hard to process farmers’ current claims for compensation for the culling of their cattle infected with Mycoplasma bovis.