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A reminder of rules for the use of leg-hold traps

knightr — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:56:38 +1300

To many trappers, leg-hold traps are an essential tool for pest management. MAF Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFBNZ) is reminding users of the rules around their use.

Feedback sought on draft code of welfare for pigs

zhua — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:12:35 +1300

The National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) has completed a review of the Animal Welfare (Pigs) Code of Welfare 2005 and a draft code has been released today for public consultation.

New facility opens at the National Centre for Biosecurity and Infectious Disease - Wallaceville

frosth — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:57:25 +1300

New Zealand's ability to manage a major disease outbreak was strengthened today with the opening of a new multipurpose facility at the National Centre for Biosecurity and Infectious Disease (NCBI

New code sets out principles of dairy cattle welfare

zhua — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:26:09 +1300

The Dairy Cattle Code of Welfare, issued today by the Minister of Agriculture, encourages all farmers to adopt the highest standards of husbandry, care and handling.

Hadda Beetle find in Auckland

zhua — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:57:12 +1300

MAF Biosecurity New Zealand has identified the presence of Hadda beetles in Dove -Myer Robinson Park, along Tamaki Drive and the Auckland Domain in Auckland.

Experienced farmer convicted on multiple cases of ill-treatment to animals

zhua — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:26:30 +1300

Rotorua farmer Mark Spitz was yesterday convicted in the Rotorua District Court on multiple counts of ill-treatment to farm animals in his care.

NAWAC Review of the Pigs Code of Welfare

siegerd — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:37:51 +1300

The National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) announced today that the review of the Animal Welfare (Pigs) Code of Welfare 2005 has been delayed and will not be completed until ea

Review of GM plant containment breach nears completion

simmonsl — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:37:28 +1300

MAF Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFBNZ) has ordered Plant and Food Research Ltd to take a number of actions as part of its review into a report of genetically modified Arabidopsis thalian

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Proposed changes to cargo clearance fees will not increase overall cost to industry

frosth — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:25:17 +1300

MAF Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFBNZ) is consulting on changes to the biosecurity clearance charges and levies for goods imported into New Zealand.
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Glueboard traps to be prohibited

frosth — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:08:58 +1300

MAF Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFBNZ) has announced new regulations affecting the sale and use of rodent glueboard traps.
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