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Cattle Insurance NZ
Insurance for beef and dairy cattle — from individual bulls to entire herds.
Mortality CoverDisease & Illness CoverTransit InsuranceLivestock Theft Cover
Insuring Your Cattle
Cattle insurance in New Zealand covers both beef and dairy cattle, from individual high-value stud bulls and cows to entire commercial herds. Dairy cattle are among the most valuable farm assets in NZ, with individual cows worth $2,000–$5,000+. Stud bulls can be worth $10,000–$100,000+. Cover can be arranged for mortality, disease, infertility, transit, and theft.
Key Facts & Statistics
Dairy cattle average value: $2,000–$5,000 per cow
Stud bulls: $10,000–$100,000+ per animal
NZ has approximately 9.5 million cattle
Mycoplasma bovis remains a significant disease risk
Cyclone Gabrielle killed ~3,000 cattle in 2023
Recommended Coverage for Cattle
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Learn more →Mortality Cover
From $80/year for blanket
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Learn more →Disease & Illness Cover
From $150/year basic to
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Learn more →Transit Insurance
From $50/year as a
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Learn more →Livestock Theft Cover
From $80/year for blanket
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