M. bovis: Taranaki properties tested
First time M. bovis testing had been conducted in the region says MPI.
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Mycoplasma bovis blamed for falling farm sales
Northland farm sale decline most severe of sales slumps throughout NZ.
Farmer confidence drops on concern about M. bovis - survey
Farmer confidence slid in the past quarter amid concern about the impact of M. bovis.
Tough questions about 'M. bovis' raised by farmers at Winton meeting
A meeting to discuss impact of mycoplasma bovis has raised some tough questions for MPI.
Listen: IHC Calf and Rural Scheme suspended due to M. bovis
IHC Calf & Rural Scheme may be on hold this year but people can still help out virtually.
MPI response director fronts at Winton meeting
MPI response director Geoff Gwyn has fronted a meeting about mycoplasma bovis.
Listen: MPI says it has farmers' backing on M. bovis
MPI's Director of Response for M. bovis Geoff Gwyn gives an update on the cattle disease.
Listen: Nathan Guy backs M. bovis eradication plan
Nathan Guy on M. bovis, Young Farmers Grand Final & dairy farming in the Mackenzie Basin.
Sharp drop in economic confidence
Regional economic confidence dropped sharply in the June quarter.
Listen: Has M. bovis been in New Zealand for a decade?
Professor Keith Woodford believes M. bovis has been in New Zealand for a decade.
M. bovis: 'Shame, fear and isolation'
"The loss of control - financial as well as the day-to-day management - is crippling"
Group split on how to deal with Mycoplasma bovis
An independent Technical Advisory Group split on whether eradication will work.
Mycoplasma bovis: 'It can't be farmer against farmer'
The rural sector must work together to fight Mycoplasma bovis.
Mycoplasma bovis 'not highly contagious' says MPI vet
A bigger risk was feeding infected milk to calves.
Public information on M. bovis snarled in red tape
MPI dragging chain on release of M bovis-related information under the OIA.
Mycoplasma bovis found on four more farms
Mycoplasma bovis has been confirmed on four more farms.
M. bovis response changes after MPI feedback
Feedback from farmers has led to changes to support the Mycoplasma bovis response.
MPI to inform neighbours of M. bovis properties
Initiatives to M. bovis response based on feedback from farmers and rural communities.
Mycoplasma bovis concerns aired at MPI meeting
A woman in the audience said she thought the ministry was "struggling."
Joint operation to check Nait compliance
Knowledge of Nait system has increased but some farmers are continuing to break the rules.
Federated Farmers asks rural schools to ban calves
Schools are being asked to exclude all breeds of calves from their 2018 Ag Day Programmes.
Kids bullied over Mycoplasma bovis
Hundred who turn out for MPI roadshow at Papakaio hear of 'bloody horrible' reactions.
M. bovis concerns over origin of calves
Hundreds of farmers attend MPI/DairyNZ Mycoplasma bovis update meetings.
Listen: Why we all need to be prepared for M. bovis
Jamie Mackay catches up with Mischa Clouston about her popular M. bovis social media post.
Federated Farmers updates new contracts after M. bovis
Federated Farmers update contracts to include provisions for sharemilkers after M. bovis.
M. bovis 'theoretically' spread by boots
Contamination risk "theoretically possible" on hunters' or trampers' boots.
MPI report: Farm exports growing
Farms have been showing strong growth this year, according to an MPI report.
Frank Griffin: Mycoplasma bovis infected cattle bring opportunity to study
It's not possible to control Mycoplasma bovis if an eradication attempt fails, says expert
Mycoplasma bovis will affect us all
Opinion: The impact of mycoplasma bovis has been huge, writes Mischa Clouston.
M. bovis may wipe out lamb and calf days
Agricultural industry recommending lamb and calf days don't go ahead.
Talking Point: Why one rule for farmers?
Landlords and other groups find prime minister's attitude duplicitous.
Hastings farm infected with M. bovis
Concerns now for farms bordering the infected property.