Notice Type
Departmental
Biosecurity (Proposed National Pest Management Strategy for Bovine Tuberculosis) Notice No. 32 Pursuant to section 62 (1) of the Biosecurity Act 1993, I hereby give public notice of a proposed national pest management strategy for bovine tuberculosis (Mycobacterium bovix). Purpose and Extent The purpose of the proposed strategy is to make further progress towards the long term goal of eradicating bovine tuberculosis from New Zealand domestic livestock in order to: a Minimise the potential for tuberculosis to affect export returns for cattle, deer and dairy products and in particular to: i maintain New Zealand's tuberculosis free trading status; and ii avoid market reaction arising from consumer perception about the status of New Zealand's dairy, beef and deer products. b Reduce the risk of direct transfer of the disease from animals to humans, particularly for those associated with the cattle and deer industry. c Prevent production losses associated with tuberculosis in cattle and deer herds. The proposed strategy would principally involve measures to control the spread of the disease among livestock, and measures to control the populations of wild animals that spread the disease. These measures would be implemented throughout New Zealand. Place of Inspection A complete description of the proposed strategy may be obtained from the following organisation: Animal Health Board, P.O. Box 3412, Wellington. Telephone: (04) 472 2858. Facsimile: (04) 473 8786 or a copy may be inspected at the following premises: Animal Health Board, Agriculture House, 12 Johnston Street, Wellington. Address for Notices of Opposition Any person who is likely to be affected by the implementation of the proposed strategy, and who is opposed to the proposed strategy, may notify their opposition by sending a letter to: Minister of Agriculture, Parliament Buildings, Wellington. The letter should include a brief explanation of the reasons for opposition and should be sent in time to reach the above address by 15 December 1995. Dated at Wellington this 14th day of November 1995. JOHN FALLOON, Minister of Agriculture.
Publication Date
16 Nov 1995

Notice Number

1995-go7564

Page Number

4365