Mycoplasma Bovis
M bovis outbreak: Two more North Island farms infected
Two more North Island farms have been confirmed as infected with the cattle disease Mycoplasma Bovis.
Farmer blames 'fall from grace' on Mycoplasma bovis
Two years ago, Susan McEwan was running the biggest calf rearing operation in the South Island, but now she's cleaning in Palmerston. She says Mycoplasma bovis is to blame. You can hear more on… Video, Audio
Cattle cull reaches 24,500 in M bovis battle
New figures show 24,500 animals have been culled in the fight against the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis so far.
Hundreds attend Morrinsville Mycoplasma bovis meeting
Around 500 farmers and industry representatives attended the meeting - the first in a series around the country that will be hosted by the Ministry for Primary Industries. Audio
Cheviot farmer admits being first in area with M bovis
A long-time Cheviot farmer has outed himself as being the first in the area for his farm to test positive for Mycoplasma Bovis. The admission came in the middle of a meeting in Cheviot last night… Audio
The big call for a big cull
The government and farming leaders spoke with one voice on the plan announced this week to combat mycoplasma bovis - but many farmers are divided on it. Their genuine anger and anguish has been front… Video, Audio
Concern for Calves
Ken Eade milks 550 cows with his son Bruce at Kelso in West Otago. Like most other dairy farmers he is concerned about the spread of Mycoplasma Bovis and the potential impact it will have on the… Audio
What happens to M bovis meat and where does it go?
ANZCO chief executive Peter Conley explains what happens to cattle infected with Mycoplasma bovis, including how they end up in the food chain just as all the other cows processed for meat do. Video, Audio
Cows hit the road as sharemilkers fret on 'Gypsy Day'
Thousands of cows are on the move today as sharemilkers relocate their herds for the winter months as part of gypsy day. Conan Young travelled to mid-Canterbury to talk to farmers during their busiest… Video, Audio
Lately with Bryan Crump
Rural Mental health - in the face of the mycoplasma bovis outbreak, Overhauling the water system - could we following the tasmanian model and we also have a few highlights from the day. Audio
Farmers at country club: ‘We want to stop the spread’
The Mycoplasma bovis 'road show' headed to Makuri, near Palmerston North, today. John Campbell called the Makuri Country Club to speak to farmers. First up was dairy farmer and Tararua District Mayor… Video, Audio
RBNZ warns M bovis could hurt financial system
The spread of the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis could lead to losses for banks, the Reserve Bank has warned.
‘Light at the end of tunnel’ for farmers affected by M bovis
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told farmers in South Canterbury today that the Biosecurity Act would be overhauled once MPI's investigation into Mycoplasma bovis was complete. Video, Audio
Reality setting in for farmers affected by M bovis
Ashburton farmer Frank Peters will lose 55 years of breeding when his entire herd of 2000 cattle go to slaughter after just one tested positive for Mycoplasma bovis. Zac Fleming reports. Video, Audio
M bovis-affected famer says eradication the right decision
A dairy farmer who lost nearly 1200 animals after his farm was affected by the Mycoplasma bovis outbreak says he can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Video
M Bovis impact on farmers
It's been decided by the government that eradication of cattle disease Mycoplasma Bovis will be attempted. We discuss what this means for farmers emotionally and financially. Audio
Mycoplasma bovis: What does ‘phased eradication’ mean?
Opinion - Yesterday's decision by the government to undertake a "phased eradication" of Mycoplasma bovis is a useful compromise from the 'nuclear' slaughter option, writes Keith Woodford.
Mental health fears for farmers over mass cow cull
The people at ground zero of the Mycoplasma bovis outbreak are warning that the eradication bid could have disastrous knock-on effects. Audio
How can M Bovis be eradicated?
What's behind the Government's decision to try and eradicate the disease rather than manage it as an ongoing presence in NZ farming? Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says there is a window to attempt the… Audio
M bovis eradication a 'unanimous decision' with industry - MPI
The Ministry for Primary Industries is facing a mammoth challenge. Can it eradicate Mycoplasma bovis when other countries have failed? Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday there was "one shot"… Audio