Makuri farmers meet to discuss Mycoplasma Bovis
Makuri farmers were called together last Tuesday to discuss the impact of mycoplasma bovis
Makuri farmers were called together last Tuesday to discuss the impact of mycoplasma bovis
Minister for Agriculture Damien O'Connor says, "clearly the goalposts have shifted."
Damien O'Connor blaming previous government for sudden rise in M. bovis farms.
Three South Island farms identified as testing positive yesterday.
Andrew Hoggard says MPI should look to containment with a view to eradication.
Number of farms under control for Mycoplasma bovis jumps from 130 to 290.
The new properties are in the South Canterbury/North Otago and Southland regions.
Ashburton farmer Frank Peters is facing losing his dairy cows due to M. bovis.
Who will pay for what is the latest talking point in the Mycoplasma bovis outbreak.
MPI's Geoff Gwyn says new farms infected with M. bovis is not unexpected.
A second case of serious cattle disease has been confirmed in the North Island.
MPI says the affected farm is a mixed sheep and beef property in the Pahīatua area.
"You would never, ever want to go through what we've seen these farmers go through."
Top Federated Farmers manager says the pain of trying to get rid of M. bovis not worth it.
Many of the New Zealand farms infected with Mycoplasma bovis appear connected.
OSPRI has advice for those transferring stock to a new location on Moving Day.
Fonterra's Charles Fergusson on why farmers should be careful with stock movement.
MPI has paid $3.3 million in 22 compensation claims to farmers impacted by M. bovis
Dr Tim Mackle says new M. bovis properties expected but still tough for farmers involved,
Peter Newbold looks into various reasons for a recent drop in farm sales.
Keep your cows from touching neighbouring cows to avoid spread of mycoplasma bovis.
Damien O'Connor on the latest developments in the Mycoplasma bovis response.
The latest Infected Properties (IP) are in Canterbury and Mid-Canterbury.
Fonterra's Charles Fergusson on the latest developments in the M. bovis response.
"It's critically important that we don't rush this. We have to get it right."
North Otago farming couple lodged two complaints with MPI over the M. bovis response.
A new diagnostic tool is being developed to allow farmers to test for M. bovis.
Transport movement from infected farms to other properties safe says MPI.
The MPI reports to be working hard to process all claims regarding mycoplasma bovis.
MPI's Geoff Gwyn says the recent increase in infected properties is to be expected.