Ospri head of traceability Kevin Forward says Ospri wants to support farmers and communities.
“We understand those impacted people will have a lot to deal with at present, whether it be land or property and the recovery will be long-term,” Forward said.
“Ospri wants to help lessen the load by giving people a bit of breathing room during this distressing and uncertain period.”
As a result of the extended times the following conditions apply:
– Register as a PICA (people in charge of animals) within seven days after the local state of emergency ends.
– Declare all animal movements within seven days after the local state of emergency ends.
– Animals that arrive untagged must be tagged and registered in Nait within seven days after the local state of emergency ends.
– Declare animal deaths and losses within 21 days after the local state of emergency ends.
Given the importance of animal traceability and biosecurity, Ospri is advising farmers to still tag and register their animals before moving.
Anyone who needs help with domestic or lifestyle animals should contact Renwick (Blenheim) SPCA on (03) 572 9156, or Westport SPCA on (03) 789 7520.
For commercial farm assistance call MPI on 0800 00 83 33.
Those who need emergency feed, help moving stock or cleaning up, can call Federated Farmers freephone 0800 376 646, option 2 or the Rural Support Trust on 0800 787 254.
If you require more information about tagging and registering your animals over this period, go to https://www.ospri.co.nz/farmers-and-livestock-owners/help-with-tags-and-tagging/
