Reaching a point where we have no current infections and no properties under investigation is a significant milestone in efforts to eradicate M. bovis, says Federated Farmers President Wayne Langford. […]
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Source of M. Bovis infection in Wakanui unconfirmed: Review
An independent expert review into Mycoplasma bovis infection in Wakanui, mid-Canterbury, shows appropriate steps are being taken to remove infection in the area, says programme director Simon Andrew. However, the […]
M.bovis infected farms reduced to five
The Mycoplasma bovis programme continues to make good progress towards the eradication of the disease from New Zealand, according to MPI. All properties in the high-risk area in Wakanui, which […]
M. bovis cull planned for Mid-Canterbury feedlot
MPI’s Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis) eradication programme is targeting the sole pocket of confirmed infection with depopulation starting on a Mid-Canterbury feedlot from October 13 and strict new biosecurity measures […]
A breath of fresh air for disease management
When you hear the word epidemiologist these days you might think of the experts who are figuring out how to tackle COVID-19. Essentially, epidemiology is the study of disease outbreaks […]
Independent M.bovis review is opportunity for learning
Federated Farmers is pleased the government is committed to finding out what more can be learnt from the country’s handling of the biosecurity response to Mycoplasma bovis. The Ministry for […]