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A lack of state government resources is resulting in Queensland’s cattle more exposed to tick outbreaks, a report from AgForce.

The Queensland Government had introduced a new management framework two years ago to simplify tick outbreaks, yet due to insufficient funding and support the plan was unable to work effectively.

AgForce Cattle Tick Committee Chair Justin Boshammer said ticks are a major problem within the cattle industry, costing north Queensland around $160 million a year.