The CountryGroup aims to help farmers, improve 'M. bovis' responseWaimate/Waitaki M. bovis Advisory Group formed to support MPI's eradication programme.07 Jul 11:30 PM
The CountryNgāi Tahu Farming to pay up over calves dealJohn Young Farming said it could not get as good a price selling to other buyers.04 Jul 08:23 PM
The CountryStudy on how M. bovis affects cattleStudy of physical signs, weight gain and effects on milk yield and quality in cattle.02 Jul 03:30 AM
The CountryVet honoured for M. bovis workPrimary Industries Award winners revealed at gala dinner.01 Jul 11:31 PM
The Country'Frank and robust' feedback helping M. bovis processMPI says farmer feedback is a very important part of making the M. bovis programme work.01 Jul 03:15 AM
The Country'There were those that wanted blood': M. bovis farmers 'treated like criminals'Two years since Mycoplasma bovis was confirmed, one farmer says lessons need to be learned30 Jun 10:00 PM
The CountryMPI pays $90 million in M. bovis claimsSo far, 1125 claims for compensation had been received by MPI.25 Jun 09:57 PM
The CountryM. bovis: Movement restrictions more on beef farmsMore beef than dairy farms placed under movement controls in recent weeks.20 Jun 10:00 PM
The CountryM. bovis: Bulk tank milk screening to continueNational screening will be monthly kicking off on July 1, and will continue indefinitely.19 Jun 12:03 AM
The CountryM.bovis cattle disease wipeout 'shambolic', farmers sayConfidence in Government effort wobbling.04 Jun 04:46 AM
The CountryM. bovis: Regional support groups wantedConcern some farmers are suffering from stress and losing confidence in MPI.28 May 10:45 PM
The CountryNearly 8000 dairy farms yet to re-register for NAIT"Farmers need to step up and take responsibility. This is not just a job for MPI."27 May 02:45 AM
The CountryM. bovis: Response surge farms now all contactedAll 300 urgent priority farms in M. bovis response surge activity have been contacted.21 May 11:00 PM
The CountrySustainable farming dream alive despite M. bovis setbackMoores determined to farm organically after losing previous herd to Mycoplasma bovis.07 May 11:13 PM
The CountryFeds not excluded from bovis group - Damien O'ConnorDamien O'Connor says Feds not blocked from M. bovis independent report.07 May 01:15 AM
The CountryIndependent report to assess M. bovis surgeIndependent report commissioned into the cause and effects of the current surge.06 May 08:35 PM
The CountryMPI steps up M. bovis efforts ahead of Moving DaySo far 111 high priority farms have been evaluated in MPI's M. bovis surge of activity.03 May 04:15 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBridgeman: Fear and loathing in Ashburton: Farmers dirty over MPI's M. Bovis handlingTackling the cattle disease is turning extremely messy.30 Apr 06:02 AM
The CountryActivity over Mycoplasma bovis ramping upMPI programme increases activity in the lead-up to autumn and winter stock movements.24 Apr 07:15 PM
The CountryPlan to rid NZ of M. bovis now more valid - MPIMPI's Geoff Gwyn addressed farmer concerns at public meetings in Ashburton and Oamaru.23 Apr 10:30 PM
The CountryPenalties for farmers not moving stock properly to increase ten-foldThe Government will introduce new rules around the movement of animals after M. bovis16 Apr 04:57 AM
The CountryLessons learned during M. bovis responseMPI spent about five hours with affected farmers at Oamaru meeting.14 Apr 10:00 PM
The CountryIt's been the family farm for 98 years. Now, they say they're forced to sellCompensation does not cover true cost associated with the effects of M. bovis, says farmer14 Apr 09:01 PM
The CountryListen: Are we winning the M. bovis battle?MPI's M. bovis programme director Geoff Gwyn gives an update on the response.09 Apr 02:00 AM
The CountryM. bovis plan focused on eradication and support"The eradication effort is on track, but there is still a lot of hard work to get done."05 Apr 12:45 AM
The CountryFarmers push back against M.bovis blameAshburton farmer told Kate Hawkesby he feels like farmers are shouldering the blame.26 Mar 09:30 PM
The CountryMPI begins meetings on M. bovis progressRegional meetings under way to outline M. bovis eradication programme's progress to date.26 Mar 08:45 PM
The CountryM. bovis compo tops $50mDeadline looms to update NAIT details as more infected properties confirmed.14 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryM. bovis: 30 properties infectedWaikato property cleared, but Otago property found to be infected.08 Mar 04:40 AM
The CountryM. bovis found on three farmsAll three properties had previously known links to the bacterial cattle disease.04 Mar 07:21 PM
The CountryWe can help get through Mycoplasma bovisMycoplasma bovis has been found on a Taranaki farm.04 Mar 12:27 AM
The CountryFarmer frustration over M. bovis responseThirty properties remain infected, with 66 now cleared.01 Mar 03:45 AM
The CountryCattle welcome at Kaitaia A&P ShowKaitaia A&P Show is one of only two shows in NZ allowing cattle to be displayed.28 Feb 01:30 AM
The CountryJersey Classic held on farms due to M. bovis concernsAgrisea Te Awamutu Jersey Club held annual show on members' farms due to M. bovis.27 Feb 11:15 PM
