Import rules a pig's ear
Pig farmers say the idea that not every pork product sold in New Zealand has to be produced to this country’s own welfare standards is unfair.
Despite the new herds being investigated, the number of herds under probe remains unchanged since last week thanks to two other herds having been cleared and investigations closed.
OSPRI reports that eight herds are currently infected with tuberculosis, including seven beef farms and one dairy farm.
For infected herds, two clear, whole herd tests six months apart are required to achieve clear status.
Hawke’s Bay’s tuberculosis response has seen 51,816 animals tested since 1 November 2019.
11 pre-movement tests have been completed and a further 25 pre-movement tests have been allocated to AsureQuality.
For more information go to www.ospri.co.nz/hawkes-bay
