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MPI reminds farmers stock transport companies are checking NAIT declarations

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is reminding farmers that stock transport companies are checking their cattle and deer are tagged and registered under the National Animal Identification and …

Posted in Other; Tagged Farmers; Posted 21 months ago Less than a minute to read

Changes to milk withholding periods for abamectin-only pour-on products

From MPI and New Zealand Food Safety The milk withholding periods for abamectin-only pour-on products are changing from nil to 35 days. This withholding period change is necessary to comply with the …

Posted in Other; Tagged Dairy, Cattle, Farmers, Vets; Posted 21 months ago Less than a minute to read

Overseas outbreak of foot and mouth disease

Biosecurity New Zealand is closely monitoring the foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Malaysia, China and Indonesia. Although there is a low risk of FMD entering New Zealand, it is important to follow all biosecurity rules to keep our country safe.

Posted in Other; Tagged Animal welfare, Dairy, Cattle, Sheep, Farmers; Posted 21 months ago Less than a minute to read