Cattle Test Negative After Suspected Botulism Deaths

Published on March 30, 2024

Cattle bound for Indonesia have tested negative to exotic disease after the country temporarily banned exports from one station due to 100 animals dying from suspected botulism. The Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness confirmed precautionary testing returned negative results for Lumpy Skin Disease and Foot and Mouth Disease. This confirmed there is no evidence of an exotic disease and Australia’s Animal Health Status remains unchanged, the centre said. The results come after Indonesia confirmed it would temporarily suspend live cattle exports from one Northern Territory station after the cattle deaths. The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry on March 28 said Indonesian authorities had been in contact and confirmed the ban....

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