New Zealand Enforces Raw Milk Movement Recording to Combat M. bovis
Sourse: dairynews.today
Starting July 1, a new legal requirement in New Zealand will mandate the recording of raw milk movements to and from farms to prevent the spread of Mycoplasma bovis.
From July 1, New Zealand farms will face a new legal mandate to record the movement of raw milk. This measure aims to close a significant loophole in the spread of Mycoplasma bovis, a disease that can be transmitted when raw milk is used as cattle feed. OSPRI’s national manager for Mycoplasma bovis, Mackenzie Nicol, highlighted that most farms are already equipped with some record-keeping systems which align with good biosecurity practices.
However, the new regulation necessitates that any transportation of raw milk intended as cattle feed must be meticulously documented, including details such as delivery time, origin, and transportation method. This requirement is part of the larger National Pest Management Plan aimed at better control of infectious diseases such as Mycoplasma bovis, foot-and-mouth disease, and bovine viral diarrhoea. OSPRI has provided a downloadable template to assist farmers in maintaining compliance.
However, the new regulation necessitates that any transportation of raw milk intended as cattle feed must be meticulously documented, including details such as delivery time, origin, and transportation method. This requirement is part of the larger National Pest Management Plan aimed at better control of infectious diseases such as Mycoplasma bovis, foot-and-mouth disease, and bovine viral diarrhoea. OSPRI has provided a downloadable template to assist farmers in maintaining compliance.
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