Moving Day - Be a mate, update NAIT
Moving Day is the busiest time of the year for livestock movements. This can result in poor NAIT compliance, as farmers contend with all the demands of moving.
However, when NAIT compliance is compromised, our traceability system is threatened, and we run the risk of having a system that won’t perform in the event of a disease outbreak.
Making it easy to complete NAIT requirements for Moving Day
We know Moving Day can be stressful, so we’re committed to making it easy to fulfil NAIT requirements over this period.
If you’re moving farm with your animals, you need to:
- Make sure you have tagged and registered all your animals and your NAIT account reflects what is on the farm
- Create a new NAIT location at the farm you’re moving to and register all grazing blocks you’re in charge of
- Ensure third-party software suppliers/stock agents have this new number, and you have assigned them access to your NAIT account as information providers
- Record and confirm movements to new NAIT locations. You must complete this within 48 hours of the movement taking place
- Deregister old NAIT location numbers.
If you’re moving farm but the herd is staying where it is, you need to:
- Complete and sign a Person in Charge of Animals (PICA) change form, then submit it to info@ospri.co.nz
- Ensure you register as the new PICA within 48 hours of arriving at the new farm.
If you’re no longer a PICA, you don’t have to be registered in NAIT.
For more information and support this Moving Day, check out the page below.
Do you believe on-farm biosecurity is vital? Join an OSPRI Committee!
We’re always on the lookout for engaged and energetic farmers or rural professionals to work with. Especially those who are passionate about their sector, its markets and understand that good on-farm biosecurity is vital.
If that sounds like you, then express your interest to take a seat at one of our 12 regional committees.
With AGMs fast approaching, now’s the time to understand the benefits of being a committee member and find out how you can get involved.
OSPRI announces NAIT education campaign for Mid Canterbury
With the resurgence of Mycoplasma Bovis (M. bovis), we’re increasing our efforts to help farmers in Mid Canterbury with the knowledge to keep accurate NAIT records.
An accurate picture of where your animals are, and where they have been, is the best way to shut the gate on disease.
We can help people in charge of animals upskill in NAIT in a variety of ways, from ‘how to’ videos, to downloadable information and most importantly local education events.
In the coming months, OSPRI will host workshops and drop-in sessions around Mid Canterbury. Additionally, we’ve scheduled online webinars for those unable to get away from the farm.
See our full list of upcoming events in Mid Canterbury below. Click on 'register' to see what date and time options suit you best.
Need a hand with MyOSPRI, NAIT or TBfree?
We've set up an Upcoming events page on our website which can be used to find out what's on near you. You can filter by event type and region, so it's easy to see what's coming up in your area.
From drop-in sessions and workshops to webinars and lifestyle events, there's bound to be something that suits your needs. Many of the events have multiple sessions, so you can pick a time that best suits you.
You can view the events page by clicking the link below.