NAIT Levies Consultation closed Friday 25th February 2022
The NAIT team has worked hard to engage effectively around the country on the proposal to increase NAIT levies.
We have attended over 25 events with the public and relevant primary sector representatives in the 5 weeks of consultation. These engagements aimed to detail the proposal and provide a platform for those affected by the proposal to ask questions and have their say.
The general feedback to date is summed up very well in the FedsNews article published on the 22nd of January: ‘When consultation on a proposed big jump in NAIT (National Animal Identification and Tracing Scheme) levies was announced, Federated Farmers grudgingly acknowledged the increases were necessary. ... But Meat & Wool Chair William Beetham said if the bigger revenue stream was secured, Feds would look to hold NAIT Limited to account on delivering a much more farmer user-friendly and fit for purpose system.’
OSPRI research promises an exciting year
OSPRI and partners are trailling rapid TB diagnostic tests which could be ground-breaking for the TBfree programme.
OSPRI Research Manager Dr Richard Curtis discusses how the testing of TB in samples could be confirmed in days rather than the current 3 month timeframe.
Disease Control Area update
We have made progress controlling TB in possums in Otago and as a result, we are now in the position to reduce the area/number of herds that are required to complete pre-movement testing of herds.
The changes to Disease Control Areas and associated testing will come into effect from March 1, 2022.
New system to provide greater stock trade transparency
Later this year all stock agents and livestock traders will be required to be registered to trade NAIT animals with a new system we’re developing.
This will improve compliance with animal movement registration and show greater transparency. It will also provide agents and their clients with confidence industry standards are being maintained.
Weaning your beef calves to sell?
Remember the following 3 actions to prevent a potential fine from MPI.
- When you yard your calves to wean (should be within 180 days of birth) tag and register them (remember tags don’t come registered and must be registered within 7 days of animals being tagged).
- Before you send them on the truck to the sale, check and scan that they are all tagged and registered.
- If they're not going to a NAIT accredited saleyard, record the sending movements within 48 hours of animals leaving the farm.