Tick vaccine for Bos taurus breeds a step closer

Shan Goodwin
September 12 2019 - 3:00pm
TICK SCIENCE: University of Queensland researcher Professor Ala Tabor.
TICK SCIENCE: University of Queensland researcher Professor Ala Tabor.

A vaccine to protect Bos taurus breeds from the costly cattle tick is getting closer, paving the way for northern producers to introduce genetics capable of opening doors to new, high-value markets.

Shan Goodwin

Shan Goodwin

National Agriculture Writer - Beef

Shan Goodwin steers ACM’s national coverage of the beef industry. Shan has worked as a journalist for 30 years, the majority of that with agricultural publications. She spent many years as The Land’s North Coast reporter and has visited beef properties and stations throughout the country and overseas. She treats all breeds equally. Contact 0427686187. E: s.goodwin@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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