Lack of vaccines and approaching La Nina wet season could see a surge in three day sickness in cattle herds

Ben Harden
Updated November 30 2021 - 6:51pm, first published November 29 2021 - 7:00pm
LOOMING DISEASE: Three day sickness, or bovine ephemeral fever, is a viral disease of cattle that is spread by transmitting insects. Picture: Ben Harden
LOOMING DISEASE: Three day sickness, or bovine ephemeral fever, is a viral disease of cattle that is spread by transmitting insects. Picture: Ben Harden

GRAZIERS who have not yet vaccinated their cattle for three day sickness will have to wait till January, after global animal health company Zoetis, blamed an increased demand in Ultravac BEF vaccines and shippment delays for Australia's lack of supply.

Ben Harden

Ben Harden

Journalist

Queensland Country Life reporter based in Emerald. I report on agriculture and rural news in the central Queensland region. Got a story? Get in touch: 0437528907 or email ben.harden@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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