Get the tick of approval to move cattle interstate
Northern Territory cattle producers looking to move their livestock interstate need to comply with cattle tick containment measures before sending their animals across the border.
Cattle ticks are one of the most costly cattle parasites in the world. The expense to the Australian industry is an estimated $160 million per year.
To combat the problems caused by ticks, inspection and compulsory dipping were established to prevent their spread.
In Australia, tick lines are established to control the spread of cattle tick. Each state and territory has regulations to protect cattle from potentially devastating outbreaks. The lines divide areas of tick-free zones and tick‑infected zones. Regulations for treatment, inspection and certification vary between states and territories.
To get more information about how to ensure compliance, check out the latest edition of the NT Rural Review newsletter.
