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Bacterial cow disease found in NZ for first time — In The News

Bacterial cow disease found in NZ for first time — In The News

In the News  |  Published: 26 July 201703 August 2018

The bacterial disease Mycoplasma bovis has been found in New Zealand cows for the first time on a dairy farm […]

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Weeds head for the hills as climate warms – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 11 July 201711 July 2017

As temperatures rise, plants head up mountainsides, with weeds spreading to higher altitudes twice as fast as their native counterparts, […]

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Oyster disease Bonamia ostreae – Expert Q&A

Oyster disease Bonamia ostreae – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 13 June 201703 August 2018

Following the discovery of the parasite Bonamia ostreae in Stewart Island oyster farms, the Ministry for Primary Industries has issued a […]

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Bluff oysters threatened by parasite – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 09 June 201703 August 2018

There are concerns the iconic Bluff oyster could be decimated by a parasite discovered on Stewart Island. Bonamia ostreae has […]

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Myrtle rust discovered on Raoul Island – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 04 April 201703 August 2018

DOC staff on the Kermadecs’ Raoul Island have confirmed the discovery of the fungal plant disease myrtle rust on pōhutukawa […]

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Unstable countries a biosecurity threat – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 15 June 201603 May 2017

New Zealand could dramatically reduce outbreaks of invasive species if it selectively chose its international trade partners, suggests new research. […]

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Fruit fly incursion – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 24 February 201528 March 2016

Containment at early stages is critical, say experts commenting on the detection of Queensland fruit flies in Auckland. The flies, […]

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Fruit fly find prompts Auckland lockdown

In the News  |  Published: 19 February 201519 February 2015

The discovery of solitary male Queensland fruit fly in the Grey Lynn area of Auckland has biosecurity authorities on high […]

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Fast-growing pasture: feed or weed? Experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 04 November 201428 March 2016

Farmers who use plant varieties that become invasive weeds should pay a levy to cover any environmental management costs, say […]

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Pests costing economy and environment – RSNZ paper

In the News  |  Published: 28 March 2014

Weeds, wasps, rats and sea squirts are among a swarm of pests and diseases that represent a growing threat to […]

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