Virtual animals only at calf club day
About 130 children from 18 schools participated in the event at Barge Park Showgrounds.
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M.bovis eradication still possible
Early results from nationwide bulk milk testing suggests eradication remains possible.
M.bovis event called off as busy Waikato farmers stay away
The plug has been pulled on a major Hamilton seminar on cattle disease M. bovis.
Faster M. bovis recovery for farmers
Government says its eradication attempt is progressing well.
M. bovis: Four more Canterbury farms infected
But another four farms have had their infected property status lifted.
M. bovis cull: Wretched day for young farmer
"It's been bloody hell for her. You can quote me on that."
Don't buy friesian bulls from other regions, vet warns
Northland vet says truckloads of animals coming from outside areas put region at risk.
Northland's Mycoplasma bovis-infected farm confirmed as east of Dargaville
Northland's Mycoplasma bovis-infected farm confirmed as east of Dargaville.
About 250 people at M.bovis meeting in Dargaville
About 250 people at M.bovis meeting in Dargaville
Mycoplasma bovis understood to be in Kaipara
Ashley Cullen is urging Northland farmers to register for NAIT.
Farmer calls on MPI to name infected property
Mycoplasma bovis discovered on a Northland property.
National blasts Govt over rushed NAIT changes
MPI will be able to turn up to farms and seize property without warrants, says Nathan Guy.
Focus: Wretched day for young farmer
Cruel day as M.bovis eradication effort hits young Taranaki farmer.
Question marks over science, agri creds at MPI's top table
Where are the science and primary industry creds of our biosecurity MPI bosses?
M.bovis found on Hawke's Bay, Ashburton farms
Hawke's Bay and Ashburton beef farms latest to be be confirmed as infected.
Farmer confidence drops on concern about M. bovis - survey
Farmer confidence slid in the past quarter amid concern about the impact of M. bovis.
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.
Kids bullied over Mycoplasma bovis
Hundred who turn out for MPI roadshow at Papakaio hear of 'bloody horrible' reactions.
M. bovis may wipe out lamb and calf days
Agricultural industry recommending lamb and calf days don't go ahead.
Hastings farm infected with M. bovis
Concerns now for farms bordering the infected property.
More woe for farmers as M.bovis discovered on another farm
Another M bovis case takes national tally to 36 infected properties.
Cattle disease cull not worth the stress: farmer
The Govt has unveiled an $886m plan to eliminate the disease.
Liam Dann: Cold facts don't diminish need to look after farmers
COMMENT: When it comes to biosecurity it's in national interest to stay calm and clinical.
'We'd be better off if we had it': Frustrated farmer on cattle disease
Farmer John Young describes his losses as a by-product of the disease.
Banks facing hit from M.bovis cattle disease
Dairy sector debt still high, with cattle disease an added risk, says Reserve Bank.
First 100 bulls due at cleared M. bovis farm
About 100 bulls arrive on the Patoka property tomorrow, but what's next?
Farming couple to start again after cow loss
Last month their herd of 950 cows, along with another 200 younger beasts, were culled.
M. bovis: Someone breached biosecurity rules
MPI still investigating how M. bovis got into New Zealand
Hosking: Govt's ballsy call to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis
COMMENT: Govt has bit the bullet and put a shed load of dough behind eradication.
Vets support M. Bovis eradication plan
Government takes drastic action to eradicate M. Bovis from New Zealand.
Cattle disease cull will hit like a drought: economist
But resulting drop in production will push prices up and dull the impact.
Government to try eradicating cow disease
150,000 + cattle will be culled in a world-first bid to eradicate Mycloplasma bovis.
'M. bovis' outbreak devastates couple's life
Thousands of cattle slaughtered because of M. Bovis but there's also a human cost.