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Two local farms infected BY TIM CRONSHAW
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Two South Island dairy farms confirmed as infected properties with mycoplasma bovis are in the Ashburton District. A total of four farms are the latest to be added to the list with the cattle disease by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). A third South Island dairy farm is located in the Timaru district. Two of the farms belong to the same owner. MPI did not specify if the same Geoff Gwyn owned properties were both in Ashburton. A dry-stock farm in Waikato was also classified as an infected property, bringing the total number to 36 properties. Animal movements from previously known infected farms most commonly lead to the transmission of the disease and tracing work on the farms is under way. MPI said it would work with the farmers to schedule the timing of the “depopulation’’ of stock from their properties to minimise production impacts as much as possible. The culled animals will go to be processed at meat companies. Afterwards, the properties will go through a cleaning and disinfection process before new herds can be introduced to them. So far 260,219 samples have gone through the Animal Health Lab and 247,852 tests have been completed. MPI director of response Geoff Gwyn said in a statement that it was vital farmers looked after themselves and their families. “Don’t feel like you have to suffer in silence or that anyone will think less of you for seeking help,’’ he said. “We know farmers are in this position through no fault of their own and it’s important they get the necessary support at this time.’’ The MPI team will continue operating over the Christmas break, as are many support agencies. MPI offices, will, however, be closed on statutory holidays. Farmers under restriction are advised to contact their Incident Control Point manager in the event of an emergency.
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