Question 1

Is New Zealand free from BSE and TSE?

Accepted Answer

Yes. New Zealand has never recorded a case of BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) or TSE (Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy). New Zealand's geographic isolation and strict biosecurity controls prevent the introduction of these diseases.

Question 2

What OIE A-List diseases is New Zealand free from?

Accepted Answer

New Zealand is free from Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), BSE/TSE, and all OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health) A-List notifiable diseases. No vaccination programmes for these diseases have ever been conducted in New Zealand herds.

Question 3

Why is New Zealand serum considered premium quality?

Accepted Answer

New Zealand's geographic isolation, world-class biosecurity enforced by MPI (Ministry for Primary Industries), open-pasture grass-fed farming practices, and complete freedom from major livestock diseases make it one of the world's safest and most traceable serum sources.

Question 4

Does New Zealand serum contain vaccination antibodies?

Accepted Answer

No. Because New Zealand livestock have never been vaccinated against BSE/TSE, FMD, or OIE A-List diseases, serum sourced from New Zealand animals does not contain related vaccination antibodies — a critical requirement for many research and diagnostic applications.

Question 5

Is New Zealand serum compliant with USDA import requirements?

Accepted Answer

Yes. New Zealand is recognised by the USDA as a Category 1 country for animal-derived biological materials, meaning products sourced from New Zealand meet strict US biosafety requirements.

New Zealand

Free of BSE/TSE, Foot and Mouth Disease, and all OIE A-List Diseases

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