Pursuant to Clause 10 of the Biosecurity (Bovine Tuberculosis – Cattle and Deer Levy) Order 2016 notice is hereby given that commencing 1 October 2024 the rates of slaughter levies for Dairy and Beef Cattle will change. Levy rates from 1 October 2024 are (GST exclusive):

• Dairy cattle $12.25 per head (increased from $11.50 per head)
• Beef cattle $4.50 per head (decreased from $4.75 per head)

Background to change

The National Pest Management Plan for Bovine Tuberculosis is funded by agreement between the Ministry for Primary Industries, DairyNZ, Beef + Lamb New Zealand, Deer Industry New Zealand, and TBFree New Zealand. Funding is through a combination of fixed funding and levies charged on the slaughter of cattle.

The respective industry shares of this funding are subject to annual adjustment based on shifts in the relative size and value of each industry. The funding received is also affected by the actual cattle slaughter volumes for the dairy and beef sectors. Each financial year a reconciliation is made of the amount contributed by each industry and levy rates may be adjusted accordingly.

Dated this 11th day of September 2024.

SAM McIVOR, Chief Executive, TBfree New Zealand Limited.