Still no alarm

The facial eczema risk remained low in the very Far North last week according to monitoring by Kaitaia veterinary practice Topvets. A spore count of 35,000 (low risk) was recorded at Pukepoto, with nil counts at Kaitaia, Takahue, Rangiputa, and on the east coast. Counts of 100,000 and more are considered dangerous, Topvets warning that spore levels can vary from farm to farm.