New Zealand May Cull 50,000 More Cows to Control Mycoplasma Bovis
New Zealand is working on being the first country to rid itself of Mycoplasma bovis by killing up to 100,000 cows from its herd of 6.5 million dairy cattle and 3.5 million beef cattle. ( Farm Journal )
50,000 cows culled in M. bovis eradication bid
More than 50,000 cows have been culled and 50,000 more may go as New Zealand attempts to become the first country to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis.
Federated Farmers 'cautiously optimistic' over M. bovis eradication
Federated Farmers says it is «cautiously optimistic» after the Government today announced it was confident cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis could be eradicated in New Zealand.
Farmers set up Facebook page as 'M.bovis' support
Farmer welfare is behind the push from a group of Mid Canterbury farmers dealing with Mycoplasma bovis phased eradication, who have set up an online farmer-to-farmer support group.
MPI optimistic on M. bovis progress, despite three new Canterbury farms
After the culling of almost 52,000 cattle and nationwide testing, the Ministry for Primary Industries says it is optimistic there are no undetected clusters of cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis.
Dairy industry unhappy with M Bovis cost split
Dairy NZ is disappointed dairy farmers have to pay almost all of the private sector costs of fighting the cattle disease, Mycoplasma bovis.
Encouraging results from Mycoplasma bovis milk testing
Authorities working to get rid of Mycoplasma bovis (M bovis) are encouraged by the results so far of nationwide bulk milk testing.
Feedback on 'M. bovis' sought
Workshops will be held next month to seek feedback from Mycoplasma bovis-affected farmers.
M.bovis contributes to lackluster dairy sales in Canterbury
Mycoplasma Bovis, few overseas buyers, Fonterra’s poor performance and the risk of harsher environmental regulations combined to create a lacklustre Canterbury dairy market for the 2017/2018 season.
Farmers build rapport amid Mycoplasma bovis heartache
Despite the fact they are not out of the woods yet, cattle farmers are starting to consider life after Mycoplasma bovis.