Minister reveals hundreds of cattle tick incursions reported in Queensland, Australia

Published Dec 5, 2024

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Queensland's Primary Industries Minister, Tony Perrett, has announced that 184 properties in the state have reported cattle tick infestations, due to favorable environmental conditions caused by above-averaged rainfall and milder winter weather. These properties, located primarily north of Toowoomba in the South Burnett and Northern Downs regions, are placed on the department's restricted place register until tick eradication is verified. The government is providing subsidies to assist landowners with chemical costs and offering advice to help contain the issue. The latest incursion at Bymount is currently contained to eight properties and is being closely monitored by biosecurity officers, with efforts being made to prevent the spread of ticks and provide support to affected producers.

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Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett has firsthand knowledge of cattle tick incursions. Picture: Sally Gall Hot on the heels of the news of the cattle tick outbreak at Bymount, north of Roma, in November, Queensland's Primary Industries Minister has revealed that it's not an isolated incident. All articles from our website & app The digital version of This Week's Paper Breaking news alerts direct to your inbox All articles from the other agricultural news sites in your area Speaking on a visit to Queensland's central west this week, Tony Perrett said there were currently 184 properties on the 'clean' side of the state's tick line that have reported a cattle tick infestation. "Some areas are prone to it and we see hotspots," he said. A departmental spokesperson said that number wasn't unexpected, thanks to above-average rainfall during the last three summers and milder winter weather, creating environmental conditions that support cattle tick survival in susceptible areas of ...

Source: Queenslandcountrylife