'M. bovis' confirmed on four more farms
Four more Canterbury farms have been confirmed as being infected with Mycoplasma bovis.
Mycoplasma bovis outbreak
Listening to farmers a 'sobering experience'
Listening to farmers a 'sobering experience'
South Canterbury farmer Mark Adams wishes all farmers unaffected by Mycoplasma bovis could sit down with one who is trying to operate under a Restricted Place Notice.
'M. bovis' concerns aired at MPI meeting
'M. bovis' concerns aired at MPI meeting
Government officials say they are doing all they can to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis but there are still major concerns from farmers in the Central Otago region.
Communication seen as key in eradication
Communication seen as key in eradication
A Mycoplasma bovis-affected farmer's heartfelt plea for communication brought a round of applause at a meeting in North Otago yesterday.
First case of 'M. bovis' in Wairarapa
First case of 'M. bovis' in Wairarapa is confirmed
Mycoplasma bovis has been detected for the first time in the Wairarapa.
No major beef impact from 'M bovis’ cull
No major beef impact from 'M bovis’ cull
The long-term influence on the beef schedule from the Mycoplasma bovis cull is not expected to be significant, Rabobank New Zealand’s animal proteins analyst Blake Holgate says.
PM visits M bovis affected farmers
PM visits M bovis affected farmers
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has visited a farm near Morven, in South Canterbury, to talk first-hand with farmers affected by Mycoplasma bovis.
M bovis: Mass cull sparks mental health concern
M bovis: Mass cull sparks mental health concern
The people at ground zero of the Mycoplasma bovis outbreak are warning that the eradication bid could have disastrous knock-on effects.
'Only chance' to wipe out 'M. bovis'
'Only chance' to wipe out 'M. bovis'
New Zealand is aiming to be the first country in the world to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis from its shores after the Government yesterday unveiled an $886 million plan to eliminate the disease.
M bovis: 'We have one shot to eradicate'
M bovis announcement: 'We have one shot to eradicate'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has just announced $886m will be spent on the phased eradication of the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis and compensation for affected farmers, saying "we have one shot to eradicate".
Stop culling cows with 'bovis'
Stop culling cows with 'bovis'
Driving round the countryside lately I've seen a lot of cattle on crop already.
MPI probe into M. Bovis arrival
MPI probe into M. Bovis arrival
Police are investigating how the fast-spreading cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis got into New Zealand.
‘Bovis’ cull will be ‘devastating’
‘Bovis’ cull will be ‘devastating’
The impact of the impending Mycoplasma bovis cattle cull on milk and beef supply nationally will be much smaller than the "devastating" impact on affected farmers, Westpac senior economist...
‘M.bovis’ costs may exceed $100 million
‘M.bovis’ costs may exceed $100 million
Compensation payouts to farmers as a result of the Mycoplasma bovis outbreak could cost the Government more than $100 million, National Party primary industries spokesman Nathan Guy believes.