Moving horses and livestock below the tick line

Under the Livestock Act, all horses and livestock are required to be treated for cattle tick under the supervision of a Livestock Biosecurity Officer BEFORE any movement commences.

You must give at least three days notice (72 hours) and you must then move the horse no more than two days after the treatment.

The cattle tick line is located at Dunmarra. These conditions apply to all stock including cattle, buffaloes, horses, sheep, goats and camels. The reason for this regulation is to prevent the spread of cattle ticks.

For livestock moving out of the Parkhurst Zone, the Parkhurst cattle tick line is located at Pine Creek. These conditions apply to all stock including cattle, buffaloes, sheep, goats and camels except horses and donkeys which must be treated before moving over the cattle tick line at Dunmarra or the border to Westerna Australia or Queensland.

Note: Payment by Credit Card is required at time of service.

Why are there no charges for horses during the week?

Horses are a secondary host and low risk species for cattle tick. Inspection and treatment for cattle tick is undertaken to protect the cattle industry. Horses are moved frequently within the Territory for work and events and will still be required to undergo inspection and treatments to meet movement requirements. Fees will only be charged for inspection and treatment of horses on weekends and public holidays.

What can you do to help prevent the spread of cattle tick?

• follow correct transport practices when moving animals on and off your property
• contact your local Livestock Biosecurity Officer for animal inspections or supervised treatments.

Three days (72 hours) notice is required for all horse sprays and livestock dipping.

Bookings are made by contacting the Livestock Biosecurity Officer in your Region:

Darwin

Katherine

Tennant Creek

Alice Springs

For more information visit the Department of Primary Industry and Resources website.