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Readying for avian influenza – update from the Ministry for Primary Industries

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has issued the first in a series of regular updates about high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) and New Zealand’s preparations should it arrive here.

Posted in Other; Posted 40 hours ago Less than a minute to read

Product label updates: Solensia, Nexgard Chewables for Dogs, and Nexgard Spectra Chewables for dogs

The product labels for the registered products Solensia, Nexgard Chewables for Dogs, and Nexgard Spectra Chewables for dogs have recently been updated as a result of pharmacovigilance investigations.

Posted in Other; Posted 16 days ago Less than a minute to read

Cats and Dogs to Australia: significant updates effective 1 July 2024

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has provided detailed information about the continuing provision of certification for cats and dogs (and canine and feline semen of New Zealand origin) to Australia.

Posted in Other; Posted 46 days ago Less than a minute to read

Update on HPAI detection in Australia and the US

Avian influenza has been detected on two poultry farms in Victoria, Australia. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) provides an update.

Posted in Other; Posted 58 days ago Less than a minute to read

Babesia gibsoni detected in two dogs in Canterbury

Biosecurity New Zealand is investigating after the exotic red blood cell parasite Babesia gibsoni was detected in two dogs in the Canterbury region. Babesia gibsoni is an unwanted and notifiable organism in New Zealand.

Posted in Other; Posted 4 months ago Less than a minute to read

Update on highly pathogenic avian influenza

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has provided an update on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

Posted in Other; Posted 8 months ago Less than a minute to read

Reminder about milk withholding period for pour-on products containing abamectin

As farmers head into spring calving season, please remember to use the 35-day milk withholding period whenever you use abamectin pour-on products in your herds.

Posted in Other; Posted 12 months ago Less than a minute to read