The CountryM. bovis eradicated from New Zealand - againLast known farm infected with cattle disease now cleared of livestock and disinfected.01 Apr 09:03 PM
The CountryMoving or buying stock this autumn? Remember farm biosecurityOPINION: Well worth considering risks of bringing infection or disease onto the farm.11 Mar 10:09 PM
The CountrySecond Canterbury farm found to be infected with M bovisA second Selwyn farm is infected with cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis.14 Dec 10:18 PM
The CountryAnother Mid Canterbury farm tests positive for M. bovisA beef property in the red area of the Controlled Area Notice is infected.29 Sep 09:45 PM
The CountryM. bovis: Some Mid-Canterbury farms having stock culled a second time"It's tough on those farmers but overall, the benefits are huge if we can eradicate it."23 Sep 04:59 PM
The CountryMPI announces plan to cull cows infected with M. bovis near AshburtonThe Five Star Beef feedlot, owned by ANZCO Foods, farms about 14,000 grain-fed cattle.21 Sep 11:20 PM
The CountryOne location left to eradicate cattle disease M. bovisGovernment confirms a more than $100 million investment in biosecurity work.04 May 10:41 PM
The CountryNZ on track to eradicate M. bovis: ReportCurrently only three active confirmed infected farms, compared to 34 farms two years ago.22 Jul 12:30 AM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis response criticisedUniversity of Otago study says lasting trauma inflicted on M bovis-affected farmers.22 Jun 12:05 AM
The CountryMPI to add to 'lessons learnt' from M. bovis eradication programmeEradication of M. bovis one of the most significant biosecurity challenges faced in NZ.22 Jun 12:00 AM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis: 'Heartless' intrusion was devastating"There was hysteria. The rest of the cows got upset. The staff were beside themselves. "21 Jun 11:45 PM
The CountryM. bovis: Out the other side - Our 'crazy' story"It's a crazy story with lots of kinks & curves along the way. Dead cows, IVF & chickens."10 May 11:30 PM
The CountryMassive dairy operation goes into receivershipVLG founded by Aad and Wilma van Leeuwen and includes world's largest robotic dairy barn.23 Apr 12:45 AM
The CountryM. bovis eradication: MPI at 'tail end' of addressing infectionMPI double checking all risk of infection has been found at some farms.15 Mar 11:30 PM
The CountryM. bovis rule-breaking cattle farmer handed $21,000 fineSouth Canterbury farmer fined $21,000 for breaking Mycoplasma bovis safety laws.03 Mar 07:30 PM
The CountryMPI announces independent review into M Bovis responseReview expected to take at least six months and will be shared publicly once completed.22 Feb 07:45 PM
The CountryFarming family pleased to show dairy cattle againShowing dairy cattle a passion Peter Gilbert shares with his sons Nick, Michael and Luke.21 Feb 11:15 PM
The CountryFarmers host field day to share their M. bovis experience"Once you bovis in your life for a week you want rid of it as soon as you can."15 Dec 09:00 PM
The CountryCanterbury 'M.bovis' cases isolated cluster, officials sayThere are seven confirmed cases in Canterbury.17 Nov 08:27 PM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis testing at two Southland farms"It's important to note this is not an outbreak ... nor is it widespread."17 Nov 03:45 AM
The CountryNew M. bovis cases were 'expected' says MPI"We aren't looking at a widespread outbreak here," says Stuart Anderson.24 Sep 02:30 AM
The CountryM. bovis found on Mid Canterbury farmMycoplasma bovis has reared its head again.23 Sep 02:30 AM
The CountryM bovis investigations for 28 more farms after milk testsBulk milk testing this month picked up 28 dairy farms requiring further investigation.25 Aug 04:11 AM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis: Zero cases in SouthlandSouthland farming community has reached a landmark zero cases of the cattle disease.10 Aug 04:00 AM
The CountryM. bovis three years in: Where we're at nowInfected property numbers drop to new lows since M. bovis was first detected in NZ.21 Jul 10:33 PM
The CountryKiwi farmers getting on board with revised NAIT schemeData shows farmers lifting use of animal tracing, but there's still room for improvement.04 Jun 03:00 AM
