Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis) disease eradication programme
We deliver the day-to-day operational and disease control functions of the Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis) Eradication Programme. We took over the functions from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) on 1 November 2023.
MPI and programme partners DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb New Zealand have the overall accountability for the programme as per the Government Industry Agreement (GIA).
Our operational work will mainly centre on:
- surveillance of the national herd through continued milk and abattoir testing
- managing properties with infected cattle
- supporting affected farmers.
No impact on farmers
Farmers will not notice any significant differences in how the programme is delivered.
Compensation and compliance
MPI will continue to deliver and oversee compensation claims, assessments, and payments. They will also continue to be responsible for compliance action where necessary.
Governance
MPI and its partners DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb NZ will continue to provide strategic direction for the programme and closely monitor operational delivery.
Upcoming change to programme framework
The programme is currently administered under a Government Industry Agreement (GIA) framework between the three partners. The programme framework will soon change to a National Pest Management Plan (NPMP) and is expected to be in place by the end of 2024. A national pest plan — the same framework used for bovine tuberculosis (TB) — will enable OSPRI to deliver the M. bovis Programme for the remainder of the eradication plan.
For more information on the framework, refer to MPI's website or email info@mpi.govt.nz
About the M. bovis programme
For more information about the programme, refer to MPI's website.