Talk helps remove M. bovis stigma, but not the emotional toll says Rural Support Trust.

Alfons Zeestraten's charges include failure to comply with Biosecurity Act.

MPI's latest update shows the 30 include 15 dairy farms and 15 beef farms.

M. bovis Technical Advisory Group's report shows eradication programme was ''on track.''

MPI: good news from report is that TAG is more optimistic that eradication is feasible.

Technical Advisory Group expresses increased confidence that eradication is achievable.

Nait should be a priority for every farmer, say Southland farming advocates.

Cattle disease remains in biosecurity spotlight as Tasman fires wreak havoc.

MPI said it is ready to move herds if needed, but in meantime properties under quarantine.

MPI says number of 'active' infected properties is 34 nationally.

Dr Doolan-Noble is leading a study on the psychological effects M. bovis has on farmers.

Study will focus on emotional, social and psychological impacts of M. bovis on farmers.

The Ministry for Primary Industries has a new boss, and farmers are thrilled.

No cattle will be on display at the Broadwood A&P Show.

Thirty-six properties remain infected with Mycoplasma bovis but fewer are under notice.

Chelsea Marriner and her Ultimate Canines will be performing at Horowhenua's AP & I Show.

Mycoplasma bovis had a big impact on primary industries in the last year.

Opinion: Some of the compensation delays have been ridiculous.

DairyNZ and Federated Farmers praise Governments' M. bovis announcement.

30 new officers to educate farmers about their NAIT obligations and enforce compliance.

From the meth house myth to gene-edited babies, it was a big year for science news.

No cattle herd to be moved from 10 Northland farms without MPI authorisation.

Open page ''Mbovis Affected Farmers'' on Facebook was set up in late November.

MPI's newly appointed director-general has been addressing farmers concerns about m.bovis.

No cattle at 153rd annual Tokomairiro A&P Show in Milton, but event still a success.

Herd on a Taranaki property has tested positive for the disease.

Southland response progressing well due to strong adherence to protocols among farmers.

Boards announce how industry will fund its share of cost of responding to disease.

MPI's Director of Response for M. bovis, Geoff Gwyn updates the outbreak numbers.

There are now 32 active IPs - nine in the North Island and 23 in the South Island.