As a mob of cattle draws closer, South East Local Land Services (LLS) assures landholders that biosecurity measures are in place to ensure the safety of livestock and properties in the local area.
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The mob, expected to arrive in the first half of next week, is one of many roaming across the state as the drought conditions continue, grazing on the roadside, also used as a hazard reduction and conservation tool.
Local Land Services monitored conditions on the ground and ensured there was adequate feed to support the stock coming through, said Matthew McNaughton, senior biosecurity officer.
"Biosecurity measures have been implemented where the cattle have been vaccinated with a seven in one vaccination and all drenched to mitigate the risk of travelling cattle bringing any unwanted health concerns with them," Mr McNoughton said.
Drovers will work the mob and operate with a number of vehicles and working dogs.
Local Land Services is the regulatory authority that manages the travelling stock movements across the region.
The drovers will close gates as they pass through with the mob to prevent cattle entering properties.
- Matthew McNaughton, senior biosecurity officer
The Gazette recently reported that there were 900 cattle; however, has since been advised that the herd is 800 strong.
Coming from Rugby, "initially the mob will travel along the Boorowa Road to Binda Road, then along Binda Road to Binda, then returning to Boorowa Road," said Mr McNaughton.
It is advised that motorists approach and pass through the mob of cattle with caution.
Livestock signs will be placed along the sections of road where the cattle are present to alert all road users.
Updates of the whereabouts of the mob will be available on the Gazette’s Facebook page.
