Bovine

Bovine Johnes Disease is a persistent disease in cattle caused by bacteria. It has a long incubation period that causes persistent diarrhea which then leads to emaciation and death. The disease is under legislation and any suspected outbreak should be immediately reported to the Biosecurity Queensland.
The court had already imposed fines with a total of $114, 000 on companies and individuals that will crossed cattles which do not have health clearances into the Queensland border.
Recently, there were five different parties accused by the Goondiwindi Magistrates Court of illegally bringing 198 cattles into Queensland within the Bovine Johnes Disease Control Zone.
“Our beef industry is worth $3.38 billion in 2010 and bringing stock into Queensland without the proper permits could put the industry at risk,” stated Mr Tim Mulherin, Queensland Minister for Primary Industries.