Foot-and-mouth disease response plans

If New Zealand ever had an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), it would have a serious impact on our primary industries and economy. Find out about FMD and preparing for an outbreak.

In this section

I tēnei wāhanga

Foot-and-mouth disease readiness

Advice to farmers and livestock owners about FMD

Signs of foot-and-mouth disease: information for vets

Foot-and-mouth information for meat, livestock, and dairy workers

Foot-and-mouth: consuming meat and dairy

Potential effects of a foot-and-mouth outbreak

About foot-and-mouth disease

Keeping foot-and-mouth disease out of New Zealand

Response to foot-and-mouth disease

Foot-and-mouth disease is not in NZ

New Zealand has never had an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and is officially recognised as FMD-free.

Because of our isolation and strict border controls, there is a low risk of an outbreak of FMD in New Zealand.

Who to contact

If you think you've seen a case of FMD, call your local vet immediately – they will contact MPI's pest and disease hotline. If a vet isn't available, contact our hotline directly on 0800 80 99 66.

If you have questions about FMD, email info@mpi.govt.nz