The other disease we’re trying to eradicate
Two years ago the government said we had “one shot” at wiping out Mycoplasma Bovis, echoing its later stance on Covid-19.
Dairy farmers needed for M.Bovis study
Dairy farmers across Scotland are being urged to take part in a new study to help scientists better understand the spread of Mycoplasma bovis in cattle.
$124m paid out for M.bovis claims
The Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) has paid out almost $124 million in compensation for claims related to the cattle disease, Mycoplasma bovis.
'M. bovis' costs $203m to date
The costs of Mycoplasma bovis to the agricultural sector continue to stack up.
M. bovis levy added to long list of costs for dairy farmers
A levy on milk solids to pay for the Mycoplasma bovis response is another cost in a long list that farmers are having to endure, an industry leader says.
Mycoplasma bovis takes a human toll
Next month will mark two years since bacterial cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis was first confirmed on a South Canterbury dairy farm. Otago Daily Times agribusiness reporter Sally Rae speaks to Waimate farmer Carl Jensen, who has first-hand experience of the outbreak.
Otago farmers keep sustainable farming dream alive despite M. bovis setback
A small-scale dairy farm on the outskirts of Oamaru is about to start selling milk in bottles. The Otago Daily Times’ Sally Brooker reports.
'Surge' in Mycoplasma bovis testing frustrates farmers
Federated Farmers is frustrated and annoyed that a surge in testing for the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis is taking place just before the busiest time on the dairy farming calendar.
Owner of M. Bovis-infected farm who had to shoot newborn calves: 'you just learn to grit your teeth and do it'
Henk Smit could handle the bullet in the mail and the death threats.
National plan for M. bovis programme
National plan for M. bovis programme focused on eradication and supporting farmers.
