Biosecurity

Disease alert over the spring period

29 Jul 2020

The winter, early spring period can give rise to a number of disease challenges for livestock, especially in years when feed is tight and body condition is not as high as it could be.

Biosecurity

Spring biosecurity

15 Jul 2020

It’s important all farmers make biosecurity a top priority during calving this spring.

Biosecurity

New podcast: The importance of traceability

22 Oct 2019

Introductions of pests and diseases onto farms can be devastating so it’s important farmers take steps to protect their business, their neighbours and others in the sector.

Biosecurity

New biosecurity workshops

1 Jul 2019

Introductions of pests and diseases onto farms can be devastating, but implementing simple management practices can reduce the risk to businesses and families.

Biosecurity

Cattle sale biosecurity reminder

4 Mar 2019

Weaner sales are underway and Beef + Lamb New Zealand is reminding farmers to implement good on-farm biosecurity practices to protect their businesses from imported diseases.

Biosecurity

Podcast outlines simple on-farm biosecurity practices

16 Jan 2019

Biosecurity is a key challenge facing the farming sector but the adoption of simple management practices can go a long way towards helping farmers protect their businesses.

Biosecurity

Submissions open on Horehound biocontrols

21 Jun 2018

Farmers are being encouraged to make a submission to the Environmental Protection Authority on the proposed introduction of two biocontrol agents to control the production-limiting weed Horehound.

Biosecurity

Mp.Bovis update and workshops

3 May 2018

You may be aware the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has announced a mixed sheep and beef property in the Pahiatua area, near Palmerston North in the Manawatu, and two other mixed sheep and beef farms in Southland have tested positive for Mycoplasma bovis (Mp.bovis).

Biosecurity

Controlling pests and managing animal waste crucial for biosecurity

8 Mar 2018

The discovery of Mycoplasma bovis in this country is a timely reminder for farmers to implement on-farm biosecurity practices to protect their businesses and livelihoods – and those of their neighbours.

Animal Health

A team approach to biosecurity

8 Mar 2018

The discovery of Mycoplasma bovis in this country is a timely reminder for farmers to implement on-farm biosecurity practices to protect their businesses and livelihoods – and those of their neighbours.

Biosecurity