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FARMERS ON ALERT FOR SBE

North West Local Land Service is asking farmers to keep an eye out for cattle acting out of character.

The region’s vets are seeing an increasing number of Sporadic Bovine Encephalomyelitis cases.

The bacterial disease initially appears as weakness, depression, excess salivation, and weight loss before progressing to neurological signs, such as blindness and seizures.

It most commonly appears in calves under six months old.

But if any cattle is displaying these symptoms farmers are encouraged to call their local veterinarian.

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Sophie Scanlon

Originally from Toronto, Sophie studied at Charles Sturt University Bathurst before starting her journalism career with NBN News in 2020, broadcasting in New England and North West. Making the move to the Central Coast, Sophie began to report on sport - covering the Mariners 2022/23 A League winning season. Returning home to the Hunter, Sophie is now a NBN Sports Presenter and News Reporter.

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