Disease & Illness Cover
Cover for financial losses when livestock suffer from notifiable diseases, illness outbreaks, or government-ordered culling.
What Does Disease & Illness Cover Cover?
Disease and illness cover protects NZ farmers against the catastrophic financial impact of livestock disease outbreaks. This includes notifiable diseases that trigger government culling orders, as well as standard veterinary illness. With biosecurity threats like foot-and-mouth disease, mycoplasma bovis, and Johne's disease always a risk, disease cover is increasingly essential for NZ farms of all sizes.
Key Benefits & What's Included
Who Needs This Cover?
Dairy farmers, beef cattle farmers, and deer farmers with significant herd values. Particularly important for farms near ports of entry or those with high animal movement.
Typical Cost
From $150/year basic to $500+/year for comprehensive disease cover
Exact pricing depends on livestock type, numbers, value, and location. Our advisers provide free exact quotes.
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