New phase for NAIT programme July is the start of the next phase for OSPRI’s NAIT programme with the three-year exemption period for pre-NAIT cattle now over. This means that all cattle must be tagged and registered in the NAIT system, even if they are not leaving your property or were born before the NAIT […]
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Have your say on the future of TB control
Have your say on the future of TB control in New Zealand Anyone with an interest in the future management of bovine tuberculosis (TB) in New Zealand is invited to make a submission on a proposal for the future bovine TB National Pest Management Plan. Consultation on the proposal have opened. Since the start of […]
Future plans for fighting bovine TB
Farmers urged to have their say on future plans for fighting bovine TB New Zealand cattle and deer farmers are being urged to get involved in how the fight against bovine TB is carried out, with a review of the Bovine Tuberculosis Pest Management Plan underway. Since the start of 2000, New Zealand has spent […]
Call OSPRI if you’re moving this Gypsy Day
Media release 19 May 2015 Call OSPRI if you’re moving this Gypsy Day Don’t put your livelihood at risk when moving or selling stock over the Gypsy Day period; make sure you call OSPRI to update your NAIT and TBfree details and record all animal movements. “This will help protect New Zealand’s reputation as a […]
Kumara residents to have their say on planned pest control
Media Release 7 May 2015 The Kumara community will have an opportunity to provide feedback and learn about the planned Waimea-Kawaka aerial bovine TB control operation at a public meeting on 12 May. OSPRI staff, contractors and farmers will be on hand to answer questions about the operation and explain what the TBfree programme aims […]
New OSPRI Chief Executive appointed
Media release 1 April 2015 OSPRI Chairman Jeff Grant has today announced the appointment of Michelle Edge as Chief Executive of OSPRI. Ms Edge brings a wealth of agricultural industry experience to the position having had an extensive career spanning scientific research, government regulation, policy and industry organisations within the Australian agricultural sector. She was […]
Free workshops to up-skill NAIT users
Media release 9 April 2015 Farmers are being encouraged to get along to a series of workshops on how to use OSPRI’s National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) programme. The workshops have been tailored to beef, deer and lifestyle farmers, and will provide a hands-on, interactive two-hour experience using NAIT’s online system. OSPRI Acting Chief […]