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Cull begins on infected farms – In the News

Cull begins on infected farms – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 29 March 201805 July 2018

Over 22,000 cattle will be culled in an effort to prevent further spread of the disease Mycoplasma bovis. Minister for […]

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Brown Marmorated Stink Bug – Expert Q&A

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 06 March 201824 August 2018

A number of car shipments were turned away at the border last month because they were infested with Brown Marmorated […]

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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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Rabbit virus might be released in Otago – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 15 February 201717 February 2017

The Otago Regional Council has approved funding for the potential release of a virus to target the region’s rabbits. Update: […]

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Testing finds campylobacter in nearly two-thirds of raw chicken – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 12 December 201611 April 2018

A Consumer NZ test of 40 fresh chicken products found campylobacter in nearly two-thirds of the samples, sparking calls for […]

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Fish report authors respond to criticisms – NZ Herald

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 24 May 2016

The authors of a report reconstructing the history of New Zealand’s fisheries catch – and finding it out of step […]

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Longfin eels – PCE calls for commercial fishing moratorium

Longfin eels – PCE calls for commercial fishing moratorium

Expert Q&A, Expert Reactions  |  Published: 17 April 201314 February 2019

Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright has launched a new report, On a pathway to extinction? An investigation […]

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GM fungus breach investigated

In the News  |  Published: 20 March 201322 March 2013

Authorities are investigating a potential breach of GM requirements at Lincoln University following the discovery of a genetically modified fungus […]

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No safety net for sea lions in fisheries – expert

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 03 August 201203 August 2012

Devices installed in squid trawling nets to prevent sea lion bycatch lack evidence that they actually prevent sea lion deaths, […]

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