TB slaughter levy changes effective as of 1 October 2024
An annual review of TB differential slaughter levy rates for beef and dairy cattle has delivered levy updates as part of this year’s TBfree programme.
From 1 October 2024, the new TB differential slaughter levy rates are:
- $12.25 per head for dairy animals, changing from $11.50 per head
- $4.50 per head for beef animals, changing from $4.75 per head.
Each year, the TB differential slaughter levy rates for beef and dairy cattle are reviewed under the TBfree Funders’ Agreement to ensure that the overall funding of the TBfree programme aligns with the agreed funding levels. Levies are adjusted to reflect the latest industry Farm Gate Values and slaughter volumes for dairy and beef stock.
The TB differential slaughter levy is collected to support funding of the TBfree programme on behalf of beef and dairy industries. The funding shares change annually based on shifts in the relative size and value of each industry.
We communicate any adjustments to the differential slaughter levy to DairyNZ, Beef + Lamb New Zealand and Deer Industry New Zealand — the industry levy bodies in the TBfree Funders’ Agreement. Adjustments are made in line with the annual funding level specified.
Adjustments in differential levy rates don’t provide an overall increase in the annual funding of the TBfree programme — but do ensure consistent funding to enable the programme to deliver.
Beef and dairy farmers should keep their NAIT accounts up to date and record the correct animal type to ensure they are paying the correct TB slaughter levy.