At the time, MPI suspected the farm was infected with Mycoplasma bovis. The fine was as a result of contractors suffering chemical burns while carrying out disinfecting during a suspected Mycoplasma bovis outbreak on a Southland farm. At the time, MPI suspected the farm was infected with Mycoplasma bovis. MPI previously pleaded guilty to two charges of exposing individuals to risk or harm or illness following a prosecution from WorkSafe. However, he acknowledged MPI could have done more to ensure AsureQuality Limited was following its safety plan.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 11, 2021 00:56 UTC