Opinion is divided on the Mycoplasma bovis decision in favour of phased eradication.

One person describes eradicating Mycoplasma bovis as like “trying to build an aeroplane while it is still flying” and there is some truth in that. 

ANZ says it will provide an assistance package to help Mycoplasma bovis-affected cattle farmers.

With Mycoplasma bovis confirmed as having arrived in Waikato’s dairy heartland, the time has come for the region’s farmers to look hard at how it might affect their businesses. 

A government decision on on how to deal with Mycoplasma bovis in the future should be known early this week.

The Government has just announced that it will attempt to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis from NZ herds.

The Government and farmers have agreed to attempt to eradicate cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis from New Zealand.

Farming leaders and the Government met again today to discuss ways to combat Mycoplasma bovis.

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. 

Cattle disease, Mycoplasma bovis has spread to the Waikato region.