ERADICATING BOVINE TB FROM OHAKUNE FARMLAND - 2018/2019 pdf/1.5 MB
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ERADICATING
BOVINE TB FROM
OHAKUNE FARMLAND
JULY 2018 | VERSION 2.0
TB MANAGEMENT
AREAS
TMA Boundary
The TBfree programme aims to
control and eventually eradicate
bovine tuberculosis (TB) from
New Zealand by 2055.
We use possum control, along with
regular herd testing and movement
restrictions, to achieve this objective.
Information gathered from wild
animal surveys, recent and historic
findings of TB in wild animals, herd
testing results and the operational
history of the region is used when
planning operations.
The TBfree programme is delivered
through TB management areas
(TMAs). These areas were created
based on the likely or possible
presence of TB in wildlife, similar
habitat features, known disease
patterns, geography and control
history. Each TMA has a specific TB
control plan designed to eradicate
TB as effectively as possible.
A TMA is made up of one or more
Vector Control Zones (VCZs) within
which possum control or wildlife survey provided are provisional and subject in the west, to Waiouru in the east,
operations may be carried out from to consultation. and includes the Ohakune township.
year to year, depending on wild animals
OHAKUNE
present, habitat, progress toward TB Much of the landscape in the TMA is
eradication and available funding. flat paddocks and rolling hills that are
This notice provides an overview
FARMLAND dissected by streams.
of TB control work planned for The Ohakune Farmland TMA lies to Land use is predominantly dry stock
the Ohakune Farmland TMA. It is the south and south west of the base farming, beef breeding units, and a
not a formal notice of any specific of Mt Ruapehu. Its boundaries run small number of dairy herds and deer
operation. All operation dates from the small settlement of Orautoha breeding units.
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OHAKUNE TARGETING CONSULTATION
FARMLAND POSSUMS OSPRI aims to ensure that
TB HISTORY To eradicate bovine TB from possum
communities, land occupiers and
land users are notified of planned
The Orautoha, Ohakune and West populations, possum numbers need operations well in advance and have
Ohakune areas have had a high number to be kept extremely low – around the opportunity to submit feedback
of infected herds during the past 30 one to two animals every ten hectares. about any possible risks or sensitive
years. TB infected vectors have been areas that need to be managed.
Previous possum control and livestock
found within, and close to, this TMA.
disease management has dramatically OSPRI will always seek the willing
reduced the number of infected herds cooperation of land occupiers when
CONTROL HISTORY in the Manawatu Whanganui region. TBfree programme work needs to
However monitoring has shown that be carried out on their land.
The Ohakune Farmland TMA has had
intermittent possum control for several further control work is needed in the Before any operations begin, affected
years that has successfully kept the Ohakune Farmland TMA to reduce landowners and occupiers will be
possum population low. All areas, the possum population, to minimise contacted and visited by one of
excluding the Ohakune Township, the risk of the disease spreading our contractors. Depending on the
have received regular trapping and through wild animal populations and methods used and the location of the
bait station operations to achieve onto farmed cattle and deer and to operations, consents may be required
control targets. The TMA adjacent to ensure further good progress towards from the Department of Conservation
Ohakune Farmland, Ruapehu TMA, disease eradication. and Ministry of Health.
received aerial control in 2016.
ERADICATION OPERATIONAL TIMEFRAME
GOALS Planned control and surveillance management activities
OSPRI’s main goals for TB control are outlined in the table below.
in the Ohakune Farmland area are:
TYPE OF WHEN?* HOW MANY WHERE?
• Maintain TB freedom in livestock CONTROL HECTARES?
• TB freedom in possums and the Ground 2020/2021 31,000 Karioi-Ohakune, Ohakune,
Ohakune Farmland TMA by 2024. Control Tangiwai-Waiouru,
These goals are in line with the national West Ohakune
objectives of TB freedom in livestock
by 2026, and TB freedom in possums Hectares under control are indicative only and may change after consultation.
by 2040. We aim to have eradicated * The operational year runs from 1 July – 30 June
TB from New Zealand by 2055.
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2020/21 OPERATIONS
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THE METHOD POSSUM WHAT NEXT?
GROUND CONTROL POPULATION Dates and control methods for the
ASSSESSMENT
proposed operations are provisional
Our contractors will be using toxins
and subject to consultation. OSPRI
and traps to carry out this possum
Before control work is carried out contractors will be in contact with
control operation.
an assessment of the wildlife affected landowners and occupiers
Different toxins are used depending population may be undertaken. before any work commences.
on the size and terrain of the
operational area. Toxins will either Following control work, the possum
be placed in bait stations, stapled population density may also be
to trees in biodegradable bags or monitored to assess the operation’s
hand-laid. Contractors will consult success. From the results, we’ll be
with landowners on which toxin
CONTACT
able to tell if further possum control
will be used to ensure the safety of work needs to be done in the area.
livestock, pets and native animals. DETAILS
There are many different types of
traps, such as leg hold or kill traps.
TESTING HERDS OSPRI Palmerston North Office
In choosing the right one, we will Cattle and deer herds are monitored PO Box 9078
take into consideration ease of access, for TB through a combination of Terrace End
set-up and maintenance time, animal herd testing and carcass inspection Palmerston North 4441
welfare factors and the potential risks P 06 353 2710
at slaughter. The frequency of testing
E vector.SNI@ospri.co.nz
to livestock, pets and native animals. depends on the herd’s location,
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On occasion our contractors may also management and TB history.
use corflute chew cards or wax tags To check the testing frequency
to identify possum populations where for your property visit
control is required. ospri.co.nz/dcamap
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