AN outbreak of botulism has hit Queensland's cattle -- with more than 20 beasts killed in one herd, and concerns the total may be higher in Longreach, Winton and Aramac.
Biosecurity Queensland said the number could be higher because the disease was not one which forced producers to notify authorities.
Welfare inspector Nicole Restelli said climatic conditions were contributing to the recent cases, with botulism usually occurring in more arid zones.
All producers have been warned to monitor their herds for symptoms.
"Botulism is caused by livestock ingesting a toxin that is produced by clostridium botulinum bacteria which can be found in decaying animal and vegetable matter," Ms Restelli said.
Ms Restelli said that there is no known treatment for botulism.
"Producers can deter botulism outbreaks in their herds by preventing stock having access to animal carcasses, controlling vermin and pest animals, and providing nutritional supplements of protein and phosphorus to reduce bone chewing," she said.
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