Mycoplasma Bovis
RBNZ warns M bovis could hurt financial system
The spread of the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis could lead to losses for banks, the Reserve Bank has warned.
‘Light at the end of tunnel’ for farmers affected by M bovis
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told farmers in South Canterbury today that the Biosecurity Act would be overhauled once MPI's investigation into Mycoplasma bovis was complete. Video, Audio
Reality setting in for farmers affected by M bovis
Ashburton farmer Frank Peters will lose 55 years of breeding when his entire herd of 2000 cattle go to slaughter after just one tested positive for Mycoplasma bovis. Zac Fleming reports. Video, Audio
M bovis-affected famer says eradication the right decision
A dairy farmer who lost nearly 1200 animals after his farm was affected by the Mycoplasma bovis outbreak says he can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Video
M Bovis impact on farmers
It's been decided by the government that eradication of cattle disease Mycoplasma Bovis will be attempted. We discuss what this means for farmers emotionally and financially. Audio
Mycoplasma bovis: What does ‘phased eradication’ mean?
Opinion - Yesterday's decision by the government to undertake a "phased eradication" of Mycoplasma bovis is a useful compromise from the 'nuclear' slaughter option, writes Keith Woodford.
Mental health fears for farmers over mass cow cull
The people at ground zero of the Mycoplasma bovis outbreak are warning that the eradication bid could have disastrous knock-on effects. Audio
How can M Bovis be eradicated?
What's behind the Government's decision to try and eradicate the disease rather than manage it as an ongoing presence in NZ farming? Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says there is a window to attempt the… Audio
M bovis eradication a 'unanimous decision' with industry - MPI
The Ministry for Primary Industries is facing a mammoth challenge. Can it eradicate Mycoplasma bovis when other countries have failed? Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday there was "one shot"… Audio
'We have some views' how M bovis got into NZ - Ardern
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says "we have a window, let's use it," in announcing an $886 million M bovis eradication plan. "We have some views," as to how M bovis got into NZ, she tells Guyon… Audio
Mycoplasma bovis eradication cost questioned
The Government says it will cost almost one billion dollars to eradicate mycoplasma bovis. And yet there is no guarantee the plan will succeed. Peter Fraser is an agricultural economist who questions… Audio
M bovis eradication: Govt 'giving it a shot' with $886m plan
The government admits its plan to wipe out the cattle disease mycoplasma bovis is a near billion dollar gamble. The Agriculture Minister, Damien O'Connor, says the plan may not work, but there's no… Audio
Farmer told 'to watch my back' over M bovis infection
Waikato farmer Henk Smit might leave farming all together now his cattle have to be culled. He tells Zac Fleming about how he ended up with the infected cows, and what he thinks about MPI's process so… Video, Audio
Some farmers criticise eradication plan as a waste of money
The government believes eradicating Mycoplasma bovis is possible as all cases can be linked back to one farm, but some farmers are warning it's already too late. Video, Audio
Damien O'Connor - Why eradication was the right decision
Agriculture and Biosecurity Minister Damien O'Connor joins Checkpoint live to discuss the government's decision to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis, rather than trying to contain it. He talks to John… Video, Audio
NZ to take 'one shot' to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis
The government has decided to attempt to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis, at a cost of $886 million. All cattle on infected farms and most on restricted farms will be culled. Video, Audio
M. Bovis: To be eradicated
Today the decision will be made over whether to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma Bovis or to contain it. The Ministry of Primary Industries has been criticised for their handling of the… Audio
M Bovis decision: D-Day for dairy and beef farmers
Dairy and beef farmers will today find out whether an attempt will be made to eradicate the cattle-disease Mycoplasma bovis, or instead go for containment.
National did a 'strong job' dealing with M bovis outbreak - Bridges
The government is expected to announce today whether to eradicate or contain Mycoplasma bovis. National Party leader Simon Bridges says his party took the outbreak very seriously and did a "strong… Video
Farmers divided on how to deal with M bovis
Today is a dramatic day for farmers as the government announces what it plans to do about the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis. Audio
