October 2020 edition

19 October 2020

This month, OSPRI launches a campaign to alert farmers to new rules for managing NAIT tags. Our TB eradication programme stays on track and the conversation is underway about sheep and traceability and how that might be rolled out.

TB eradication plan on track

9 October 2020

Thirty-seven ‘vector control zones’ representing more than 441,000 hectares were declared TB free in the year to June 30.

Traceability adding value for deer farmers

9 October 2020

The NAIT system is providing deer farmers key information for growth and productivity says Solis Norton who manages DEER PRO - an industry animal health and productivity programme.

New rules for NAIT tag management

8 October 2020

New legislation around the use of NAIT tags is being introduced. From December 14, PICAs (persons in charge of animals) will only be able to use NAIT tags at the specific NAIT location number they were issued for

OSPRI helping with meat inspector training

8 October 2020

OSPRI and LIC working together to improve animal traceability

21 September 2020

OSPRI and the Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) are urging farmers to play their part in improving animal traceability at a critical time on farm.

September 2020 edition

18 September 2020

NAIT workshops to support farmers

14 September 2020

Need help with your NAIT account? OSPRI and the Dairy Women's Network are running workshops throughout the country from September 24.

New OSPRI regional model - a great opportunity

14 September 2020

OSPRI’s new regional model is a “great opportunity” for the organisation to connect and engage with farmers, says outgoing OSPRI board associate director, Dani Darke.

Bull farmers keep tight reins on NAIT obligations

1 September 2020