Farmers urged to fight back Mr Muller wanted farmers to start fighting back.

AgRecovery general manager Andew Simon said he wanted farmers and growers to avoid harmful disposal practises such as burning, burial and bulk storage.

She wanted farmers to keep a close watch on calves with any unusual symptoms that could not be cured through the normal avenues.

Ms Mortland said she did not want farm management plans to be a checkbox action and wanted farmers to take responsibility working towards achieving them.