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Graziers urged to vaccinate cattle as three-day sickness spreads

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Graziers in North Queensland are being urged to vaccinate their cattle following a significant outbreak of bovine ephemeral fever, commonly known as three-day sickness. While the disease is typically linked to wet weather conditions, current reports indicate an unusually severe outbreak occurring during the dry season.

A local veterinarian has characterized the current situation as one of the most intense she has observed. The advisory emphasizes the importance of vaccination as a preventative measure to manage the spread of the virus among herds during this unexpected period of high activity.

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