ERADICATING BOVINE TB FROM WAIPUNGA - OSPRI
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ERADICATING
BOVINE TB FROM
WAIPUNGA
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
operations may be carried out from All operation dates provided Napier and Taupo and is cut roughly
year to year, depending on wild animals are provisional and subject to in half, north to south, by the Napier
present, habitat, progress toward TB – Taupo highway. To the south it is
consultation.
eradication and available funding. bounded in part by the Mohaka River.
This notice provides an overview
of TB control work planned for the
WAIPUNGA In the north a small portion of the
Kaingaroa Forest is included. Most
Waipunga TMA. It is not a formal The Waipunga TMA is located of the area is steep rugged country,
notice of any specific operation. approximately half way between predominantly covered by native bush.
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PIG SURVEY
Before an area can be classed as
TB-free, surveys are used to assess
if TB is still present in wildlife. While
possums are the main source of
infection from wildlife it can be
difficult and costly to detect TB in
possum populations. Pigs are good
indicators of TB in possums because
they scavenge widely, so are likely
to get TB from eating TB-infected
possum carcasses. They can’t maintain
TB within their own population, so if
they are infected, it means it’s from
another species. Pig survey results
will help us to tell if TB is still in the
area and whether further possum
control work needs to be done.
CONSULTATION
WAIPUNGA TARGETING
OSPRI aims to ensure that
communities, land occupiers and
TB HISTORY POSSUMS land users are notified of planned
operations well in advance and have
There is a history of TB being found To eradicate bovine TB from possum
the opportunity to submit feedback
in the small number of herds present populations, possum numbers need
about any possible risks or sensitive
in this TMA and a large number of TB to be kept extremely low – around
areas that need to be managed.
infected pigs, deer and possums have one to two animals every ten hectares.
also been found. OSPRI will always seek the willing
Previous possum control and livestock
cooperation of land occupiers when
disease management has dramatically
TBfree programme work needs to
CONTROL HISTORY reduced the number of infected
herds in the Hawke’s Bay region.
be carried out on their land.
All areas within this TMA have However monitoring has shown that Before any operations begin,
received at least one aerial control further control work is needed in the affected landowners and occupiers
operation except Takarere which Waipunga area to reduce the possum will be contacted and visited by
has had no vector control to date. population, to minimise the risk of the one of our contractors. Depending
Ground control has also been disease spreading through wild animal on the methods used and the location
undertaken in a small area. In 2014 populations and into farmed cattle of the operations, consents may be
36,000 ha including Waipunga Forest and deer and to ensure further good required from the Department of
was aerially controlled and in 2016 progress towards disease eradication. Conservation and Ministry of Health.
aerial control was undertaken in
Takahiapo and Ahimanawa.
OPERATIONAL TIMEFRAME
ERADICATION Planned control and surveillance management activities
GOALS are outlined in the table below.
TYPE OF WHEN?* HOW MANY WHERE?
OSPRI’s main goals for TB control
CONTROL HECTARES?
in the Waipunga area are:
Ground Control 2018/2019 3,100 Takahiapo
• Maintain TB freedom in livestock
Pig Survey 2018/2019 13,800 Waipunga
• TB freedom in possums and Ground Control 2019/2020 3,100 Takahiapo
the Waipunga TMA by 2029. Aerial Control 2019 45,000 Waipunga
These goals are ahead of the national Pig Survey 2020/2021 23,000 Ahimanawa,
objectives of TB freedom in livestock Kokomoka, Takahiapo
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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2018/19 OPERATIONS
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TESTING HERDS
Cattle and deer herds are monitored
for TB through a combination of
herd testing and carcass inspection
at slaughter. The frequency of testing
depends on the herd’s location,
management and TB history.
To check the testing frequency
for your property visit
ospri.co.nz/dcamap
MOVEMENT
CONTROL
Parts of the Waipunga TMA are within
the Central North Island Movement
Control Area. For herds in the
Movement Control Area, TB testing is
required for cattle and deer before they
are moved to another herd or farm.
THE METHOD A selection of those pigs can be WHAT NEXT?
shot and checked for the presence
Dates and control methods for the
GROUND CONTROL of TB. Another method, Sentinel Pig
proposed operations are provisional
surveillance, involves releasing an
Our contractors will be using toxins and subject to consultation. OSPRI
ear-tagged, disease-free pig into an
and traps to carry out this possum contractors will be in contact with
area to scavenge local wildlife that affected landowners and occupiers
control operation.
may be carrying TB. The pig is later before any work commences.
Different toxins are used depending recovered and examined to check
on the size and terrain of the for TB infection. © Matt Winter
operational area. Toxins will either
be placed in bait stations, stapled to
AERIAL CONTROL
trees in biodegradable bags or hand- Possum control is mostly done by
laid. Contractors will consult with contractors using ground-based traps
landowners on which toxin will be and hand-laid toxins such as cyanide.
used to ensure the safety of livestock, In some areas the most efficient
pets and native animals. method of control is aerial and this
involves the aerial application of
There are many different types of baits containing biodegradable 1080.
traps, such as leg hold or kill traps. Aerial control is efficient, cost effective
In choosing the right one, we will and has been extremely successful at
take into consideration ease of access, knocking possum numbers down to
set-up and maintenance time, animal very low levels in the past. For more
welfare factors and the potential risks information on the use of this poison
to livestock, pets and native animals. visit 1080facts.co.nz.
On occasion our contractors may
CONTACT
also use corflute chew cards or wax
tags to identify possum populations
POSSUM DETAILS
where control is required. POPULATION OSPRI Hamilton Office
PIG SURVEY ASSSESSMENT PO Box 9466
Before control work is carried Waikato Mail Centre
Our contractors will collect wild pigs
out an assessment of the wildlife Hamilton 3240
for disease surveillance, using one P 07 849 8915
population may be undertaken.
of three proven methods. Pigs may E vector.sni@ospri.co.nz
be ground hunted, trapped or shot Following control work, the possum ospri.co.nz
from helicopters for post-mortem population density may also be
examination. In some areas, a Judas monitored to assess the operation’s EPRO Limited
Pig operation may be used: a wild success. From the results, we’ll be P 07 378 4864
pig, ear-tagged with a transmitter, able to tell if further possum control E control@epro.co.nz
will lead hunters to other pigs. work needs to be done in the area.
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