Rachel Stewart: Farmers angry with MPI over Mycoplasma bovis
COMMENT: MPI chief fighting Mycoplasma bovis says previous column hit close to bone.
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M. bovis decision on Monday
Cabinet will make a "hard" decision next week over next action on cow disease.
PM Jacinda Ardern gives M. Bovis update
Earlier today, she met with farmers in the Waikato region to hear their concerns about the bacterial disease, which has been detected at 38 farms across the country.
Watch live: PM to talk M.Bovis crisis
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will be answering media questions from 4.15pm.
Govt sticks with M. Bovis eradication, for now
The Govt has not yet given up hope of eradicating M. Bovis from farms.
Govt considers fund for biosecurity threats
Farmers could be asked to contribute to a new fund for biosecurity threats.
Northland farms under M. bovis restrictions
Two Northland farms received high-risk stock transfers from infected or suspicious farms.
Rachel Stewart: Ministry's cunning plan fails again
COMMENT: Farmers should have acted sooner but MPI should have too.
Black market helps spread cattle disease
Number of farms under control for Mycoplasma bovis jumps from 130 to 290.
New Mycoplasma bovis find on North Canterbury farm
A farm has tested positive for Mycoplasma bovis in the north Canterbury region.
Farmers wait for compo as cattle disease spreads
A second case of serious cattle disease has been confirmed in the North Island.
Mycoplasma bovis found in Pahiatua
MPI says the affected farm is a mixed sheep and beef property in the Pahīatua area.
Farmers will soon be able to test for cattle disease M. bovis
A new diagnostic tool is being developed to allow farmers to test for M. bovis.
Restrictions in place but no Mycoplasma bovis in Whanganui
Restrictions for one Whanganui property.
Call for Govt backing for cattle disease farmers in strife
"If a farmer needs to buy a new herd, now is the time to be doing it."
Pressure builds on cattle disease farmers waiting for compo
Biggest risk in a biosecurity outbreak is farmers go bankrupt, says farmer body.
Beef sector so far free of disease affecting dairy cattle
Tests show New Zealand's valuable beef export sector is so far free of M. bovis disease.
MPI report offers theories on how cattle disease got to NZ
A report released last night reveals the possible pathways for Mycoplasma bovis into NZ.
Report urges MBovis infection threat study
More than 22,000 cattle are to be killed in an attempt to contain the disease.
Illegal animal drugs vehicle for disease?
Speculation rising that cattle disease MBovis came to NZ in illegal livestock drugs.
Backing for plan to slaughter 20,000 cattle to stop disease
Ministry is still no closer to finding out where the disease came from.
All 22,332 cattle on 28 farms to be killed to halt Mycoplasma bovis
Cattle on 28 properties in New Zealand have tested positive for Mycoplasma bovis to date.
Cattle disease outbreak may cost $95m
To date, the disease has been confirmed at 26 properties.
Cattle disease now on 17 farms
Three new properties have been identified as being infected with the Mycoplasma bovis.
Testing for cattle disease to be extended nationwide
The MPI will extend its testing for mycoplasma bovis nationwide from February.
MPI frustrated with farmers' response to Mycoplasma bovis
The MPI said farmers have a poor track record when it comes to these issues.
Mycoplasma bovis present in Ashburton area
The bacterial cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis is present on a farm in the Ashburton area.
Mycoplasma bovis found on Ashburton farm
Affected farm and one other have been under controls since before Christmas.
Cattle disease 'a bloody strain'
Farm owners applauded for identifying disease and making the right call.