Mycoplasma Bovis
Mycoplasma bovis: The spread, cost and response
A Southland farmer linked to all cases of Mycoplasma bovis in New Zealand says he has no idea how the disease arrived at his farms, but has been portrayed as a 'criminal' for being linked to the… Video, Audio
M Bovis spread: MPI monitoring farms in Waikato
The Ministry for Primary Industries is monitoring at least two other Waikato farms for Mycoplasma bovis after confirming the first case in the region.
Waikato farms bracing for cattle disease
There are now 39 properties around the country infected with mycoplasma bovis. With the rapid spread of the cattle disease, Waikato farmers are bracing themselves and preparing the best they can… Audio
Mycoplasma bovis discovered in Waikato
A farm near Cambridge is the latest property to test positive for Mycoplasma bovis, and the first in the Waikato. Waikato MP Tim van de Molen talks to John Campbell. Audio
Slaughtered m.bovis cattle dumped in landfill
Nearly 2500 calves and yearlings were slaughtered and dumped at the privately-owned AB Lime landfill between Winton and Browns, in Southland. The meat is perfectly fine for human consumption. Audio
M Bovis has 'turned neighbour against neighbour'
Farmers are butting heads and turning on one another as stress takes its toll over the battle to contain the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis. Video, Audio
M Bovis: Cull of herds senseless - Ashburton farmer
An Ashburton farmer whose cows are affected by Mycoplasma bovis is experiencing firsthand the emotional impact of the disease. Frank Peters says his herd has been in his family for generations and he… Audio
M Bovis: 60,000 cows 'under scrutiny' - Damien O'Connor
Stressed farmers are turning on each other as officials struggle to contain the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis. "These are hard decisions that have to be made... Relying on farmers' memory &… Audio
Farmers turn on one another in Mycoplasma bovis battle
Stressed farmers are turning on each other as officials struggle to contain the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis. The number of farms under the shadow of the disease has exploded over the past week -… Audio
M bovis: Farmers under stress as disease spreads
A Southland farmer is urging politicians on both sides to quit squabbling and take swift action to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis. Almost 300 farms are now under regulatory control… Audio
Has NZ lost the battle against Mycoplasma bovis
Thirty-eight farms are now infected with Mycoplasma bovis and another 100 are likely to be infected, making it a whole lot more challenging to eradicate, Biosecurity Minister Damien O'Connor says. Video, Audio
Billion Dollar Bovis Bill: Farmers facing $30k each
The Government may end up asking farmers to contribute $30,000 each towards the cost of eradicating mycoplasma bovis - 40 percent of the estimated $1 billion it will cost. Video, Audio
M bovis battle: Govt risks 'burying' biosecurity problems
Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor wants farmers to pay 40 percent of the $1 billion cost of eradicating Mycoplasma bovis, but National says that's well outside the agreed framework.
Arrests over burglary of cow-disease quarantined property
Two men have been arrested for stealing equipment from a South Canterbury farm which was under quarantine.
'Organic vet' Dr Paul Dettloff visits NZ
Dr Paul Dettloff was in the country recently to educate farmers and vets about the transition to sustainable practices and homeopathic treatments for cattle infected with Mycoplasma bovis.
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'Organic vet' Dr Paul Dettloff visits NZ
Dr Paul Dettloff was in the country recently to educate farmers and vets about the transition to sustainable practices and homeopathic treatments for cattle infected with Mycoplasma bovis.
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Warranted searches conducted in cow disease investigation
The Ministry for Primary Industries has raided three properties as part of its investigation into the cattle disease, mycoplasma bovis
Farmer fears delays over M Bovis compensation
A North Canterbury farmer whose cattle were slaughtered after Mycoplasma bovis was detected on his farm worries it may be years before he's compensated by the government.
Mycoplasma bovis: 'Could take up to three years to wipe it out completely'
Culling all cattle with mycoplasma bovis is a good start, but won't eradicate the disease completely, a vet says. Audio
Mycoplasma bovis: Cattle cull just the start - vet
The Ministry for Primary Industries has stepped up its efforts to control a cattle disease that started on one farm near Timaru in July 2017 and is now infecting 28. It has directed affected farmers… Audio
