NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and Local Land Services (LLS) have reminded producers to be alert following the confirmation of tick fever on cattle properties in northern NSW.
NSW DPI Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute laboratory tests confirmed two positive cases of tick fever, Babesia bovis, from samples supplied by LLS district veterinarians (DV).
North Coast LLS DV, Phillip Carter, said producers should contact a vet immediately if cattle show signs of tick fever.
“If treatment is delayed tick fever can kill susceptible animals,” Dr Carter said.
“These are…
