Cattle Ticks Resistant to Chemicals: New Research & Controls
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Cattle tick resistance to chemicals threatens Australias $17.7 billion cattle industry. Researchers at the University of Queensland urge farmers to collect live ticks for testing, aiming to safeguard the industry. Tick resistance costs producers $160 million annually, leading to blood loss, weight gain slowdown, and disease spread. The government enforces a tick line, with 229 restricted properties. Scientists use quick kits and DNA checks to spot resistance genes and map hotspots. Brazils resistance rate is over 80%. The Primary Industries Minister launched a review and hired new biosecurity officers, planning resistance studies after recent ticks near Taroom.
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