Eighth New Zealand farm
tests positive for cattle disease
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[November 15, 2017] WELLINGTON
(Reuters) - New Zealand's Primary Industries ministry said on Wednesday
that an eighth farm in the country's South Island has tested positive
for the cattle disease mycoplasma bovis, which can seriously affect
animal health.
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The farm neighbors a property where the bacterial disease was first
detected in the world's biggest dairy exporter in July.
Two other nearby farms suspected of being affected by the disease
were being tested and restrictions have been placed on the movement
of animals to prevent any spread, the Ministry of Primary Industries
said in a statement.
Mycoplasma bovis is common in many countries and can lead to
conditions such as udder infection, pneumonia and arthritis in
affected cattle, but does not pose a food safety risk or any risk to
humans.
The initial outbreak in July led to concerns that the disease that
could affect market access for New Zealand's diary products, but led
only to a brief dip in the New Zealand dollar.
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(Reporting by Charlotte Greenfield; editing by Richard Pullin)
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