New ZealandVirtual animals only at calf club dayAbout 130 children from 18 schools participated in the event at Barge Park Showgrounds.15 Nov 03:00 AM
BDBDBusinessM.bovis eradication still possibleEarly results from nationwide bulk milk testing suggests eradication remains possible.05 Nov 11:26 PM
AgribusinessM.bovis event called off as busy Waikato farmers stay awayThe plug has been pulled on a major Hamilton seminar on cattle disease M. bovis.25 Oct 09:29 PM
New ZealandFaster M. bovis recovery for farmersGovernment says its eradication attempt is progressing well.08 Oct 09:30 PM
BusinessM. bovis: Four more Canterbury farms infectedBut another four farms have had their infected property status lifted.14 Sep 05:46 AM
BusinessM. bovis cull: Wretched day for young farmer"It's been bloody hell for her. You can quote me on that."13 Sep 07:50 AM
AgribusinessDon't buy friesian bulls from other regions, vet warnsNorthland vet says truckloads of animals coming from outside areas put region at risk.06 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland's Mycoplasma bovis-infected farm confirmed as east of DargavilleNorthland's Mycoplasma bovis-infected farm confirmed as east of Dargaville.06 Sep 01:07 AM
New ZealandAbout 250 people at M.bovis meeting in DargavilleAbout 250 people at M.bovis meeting in Dargaville05 Sep 10:48 PM
New ZealandMycoplasma bovis understood to be in KaiparaAshley Cullen is urging Northland farmers to register for NAIT.31 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandFarmer calls on MPI to name infected propertyMycoplasma bovis discovered on a Northland property.30 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandNational blasts Govt over rushed NAIT changesMPI will be able to turn up to farms and seize property without warrants, says Nathan Guy.16 Aug 09:00 PM
BusinessFocus: Wretched day for young farmerCruel day as M.bovis eradication effort hits young Taranaki farmer.Watch13 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessQuestion marks over science, agri creds at MPI's top tableWhere are the science and primary industry creds of our biosecurity MPI bosses?01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandM.bovis found on Hawke's Bay, Ashburton farmsHawke's Bay and Ashburton beef farms latest to be be confirmed as infected.25 Jul 12:11 AM
BDBDBusinessFarmer confidence drops on concern about M. bovis - surveyFarmer confidence slid in the past quarter amid concern about the impact of M. bovis.05 Jul 12:29 AM
AgribusinessPublic information on M. bovis snarled in red tapeMPI dragging chain on release of M bovis-related information under the OIA.25 Jun 04:01 AM
BusinessMycoplasma bovis found on four more farmsMycoplasma bovis has been confirmed on four more farms.25 Jun 01:00 AM
BusinessKids bullied over Mycoplasma bovisHundred who turn out for MPI roadshow at Papakaio hear of 'bloody horrible' reactions.20 Jun 08:20 PM
New ZealandM. bovis may wipe out lamb and calf daysAgricultural industry recommending lamb and calf days don't go ahead.17 Jun 09:00 PM
AgribusinessHastings farm infected with M. bovisConcerns now for farms bordering the infected property.15 Jun 06:00 PM
BusinessMore woe for farmers as M.bovis discovered on another farmAnother M bovis case takes national tally to 36 infected properties.07 Jun 01:48 AM
AgribusinessCattle disease cull not worth the stress: farmerThe Govt has unveiled an $886m plan to eliminate the disease.03 Jun 11:44 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Cold facts don't diminish need to look after farmersCOMMENT: When it comes to biosecurity it's in national interest to stay calm and clinical.02 Jun 05:00 PM
Business'We'd be better off if we had it': Frustrated farmer on cattle diseaseFarmer John Young describes his losses as a by-product of the disease.30 May 08:25 PM
AgribusinessBanks facing hit from M.bovis cattle diseaseDairy sector debt still high, with cattle disease an added risk, says Reserve Bank.30 May 04:32 AM
New ZealandFirst 100 bulls due at cleared M. bovis farmAbout 100 bulls arrive on the Patoka property tomorrow, but what's next?29 May 06:50 PM
New ZealandFarming couple to start again after cow lossLast month their herd of 950 cows, along with another 200 younger beasts, were culled.29 May 09:39 AM
New ZealandM. bovis: Someone breached biosecurity rulesMPI still investigating how M. bovis got into New Zealand28 May 08:31 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Govt's ballsy call to eradicate Mycoplasma bovisCOMMENT: Govt has bit the bullet and put a shed load of dough behind eradication.28 May 06:28 PM
BusinessVets support M. Bovis eradication planGovernment takes drastic action to eradicate M. Bovis from New Zealand.28 May 06:00 PM
AgribusinessCattle disease cull will hit like a drought: economistBut resulting drop in production will push prices up and dull the impact.28 May 09:01 AM
AgribusinessGovernment to try eradicating cow disease150,000 + cattle will be culled in a world-first bid to eradicate Mycloplasma bovis.28 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand'M. bovis' outbreak devastates couple's lifeThousands of cattle slaughtered because of M. Bovis but there's also a human cost.25 May 09:49 PM