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A just released report shows efforts to rid the cattle disease M-Bovis from the country are on track and eradication is likely to be achieved.
Only three active M-Bovis infected properties remain in the country, according to a new report.
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The disease which can cause lameness and mastitis was first detected on a South Canterbury farm in July 2017.
In 2018 the government committed to eliminating the disease over 10 years.
The latest report from the independent Technical Advisory Group (TAG) shows only three active infected properties remain, down from 34 two years ago, and once cleared the programme will move onto surveillance.