The Ministry for Primary Industries has confirmed that spring testing for Mycoplasma bovis will begin soon for all dairy herds.
Fonterra's Head of Farm Source for Bay of Plenty Lisa Payne spoke to The Country Early Edition's Rowena Duncum about the testing, and what it could mean for farmers.
"We're supporting MPI in providing assurance ... for whether herds have M. bovis or not, and that's really what our farmers need to know as well."
Payne says although many herds have been tested already back in March, it is important to do it again at this time of year, "to provide that extra level of assurance."