Australian producer remain alert as cattle ticks discovered in free zone

Cattle-ticks of various sizes. Infestation causes tick-worry and blood loss which leads to loss of condition and sometimes death. Picture: Supplied Queensland government South Burnett producers are being advised to remain attentive as cattle ticks have been located outside the infested tick zone. The ticks were located "virtually in the centre" of the tick-free Ironpot district, west of Kingaroy, according to local councillor Scott Henschen. Cr Henschen has been vocal about those with cattle taking precautions as he watched tick numbers explode in the nearby tick infested zone, he also believes presence in the region could be an isolated incident. "Honestly I think this is an isolated case because of the unseasonable weather conditions," he said. The Ironpot district is located west of Kingaroy in the South Burnett cattle tick free zone. Picture: Queensland state government "The South Burnett has had an unprecedented wet 12 months and I stated some 6 months ago in council chambers ...