What is this? The Animal Health Board operates a New Zealand-wide TB control programme, in which certain restrictions apply for TB infected cattle, movement of cattle within TB affected areas and additional disease control areas. The aim of New Zealand’s TB control programme is to achieve official TB free status by 2013.
The Animal Health Board operates a New Zealand-wide TB control programme, in which certain restrictions apply for TB infected cattle, movement of cattle within TB affected areas and additional disease control areas. More Why is it important? Nearly all of New Zealand’s major international trading partners have attained the international standard of TB freedom - 99.8% of domestic cattle and deer herds free of bovine TB for three years. However, New Zealand continues to have a relatively high level of TB infection. New Zealand's TB control programme aims to achieve official TB free status by 2013. This goal was endorsed by farmers, industry and local and central Government who want to protect New Zealand's reputation as a supplier of safe, high quality meat and dairy products. Nearly all of New Zealand’s major international trading partners have attained the international standard of TB freedom - 99.8% of domestic cattle and deer herds free of bovine TB for three years. More What do I need to do?
Cattle being moved or sold must be identified with AHB approved ear tags and a completed Animal Status Declaration, along with receiving a clear TB test within 60 days of the move. Farmers must also ensure the location and ownership of every cattle herd is registered with the AHB, with herd details kept up-to-date. The purchase, sale or movement of a herd must also be registered with the AHB. Cattle being moved or sold must be identified with AHB approved ear tags and a completed Animal Status Declaration, along with receiving a clear TB test within 60 days of the move. More IMPORTANT!You should seek professional or legal advice with any matters involving legislation. |
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What you need to know about movement control areasMovement control areas (MCA) prevent the spread of TB in New Zealand.MCAs are legally defined zones where there is a greater than normal risk of TB infection from wild animals. Within these areas, farmers must comply with restrictions on the movement of their stock. If a herd is located in a MCA, cattle being moved or sold must:
TB tests are required for all cattle over 90 days of age before being moved from a herd or property in an MCA. This includes movements of stock to and from grazing, unless exempted by permit. The TB test must be carried out within 60 days prior to the stock being moved. Exemption from pre-movement TB testing is available if the cattle are within three weeks of calving, in which case they are tested at a later date, and if the animals are going to short-term grazing and can be tested when they return to their home property. Pre-movement TB testing is not required if the animals are going direct to slaughter. A map which outlines the New Zealand MCAs is in your Compliance Toolkit folder. MCAs are revised every year on March 1. Visit www.tbfree.co.nz for current information and local MCA maps.
Special restrictions are placed on the movement of cattle from herds with an infected or suspended TB status.
To understand the process for buying or moving animals from a TB movement control area,
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