Displaying items by tag: Tbfree New Zealand

Monday, 29 February 2016 12:45

Fewer TB tests

Since 2011, OSPRI's TBfree programme has eradicated TB from 1.2 million hectares and infected herds are down to 35 – a huge decrease from nearly 1700 in 1994.

The farming industry's investment in TB eradication is proving to be effective as OSPRI lifts stock movement restrictions and reduces testing requirements in many areas.

Published in General News

Thursday, 10 September 2015 15:31

TB infected at record low

The number of bovine tuberculosis (TB) infected herds has dropped below 40 for the first time in the history of New Zealand’s TBfree programme.

Published in General News

Tuesday, 21 July 2015 15:01

Best option to clear TB will reduce herd tests, vector kills

The current TB plan, which runs out June next year, has been a success.

A pland to eradicate TB from New Zealand livestock within 10 years will cut the need to test some herds and will reduce the work in some vector areas.

Published in Farm Health

Sunday, 19 July 2015 06:00

By 2026 New Zealand livestock will be TB free and by 2046 the disease should be gone for good, if a new plan under consultation comes to fruition. And it’s actually going to cost less in TB targeted levies and rates.

Published in General News

Monday, 08 April 2013 14:13