AAP General News (Australia)
02-08-2011
QLD:Livestock ID helps find animals after Yasi
BRISBANE, Feb 8 AAP - Australia's National Livestock Identification System is proving
useful beyond its original purpose of tracking disease in cattle.
After Cyclone Yasi ravaged north Queensland and took out farmers' fences, the unique
ID given to each beast is making it easier to get wandering animals home.
Minister for Primary Industries Tim Mulherin said the widespread destruction wreaked
by Yasi meant livestock, pets and wildlife all became displaced.
"In the aftermath of natural disasters, livestock are at particular risk of …
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