SENASA strengthens livestock controls to combat cattle ticks

The National Service for Agri-Food Health and Quality (SENASA) has reinforced livestock movement controls under the National Integrated Control and Eradication Plan for Bovine Ticks. Established via Resolution 655/2026, the strategy aims to protect parasite-free regions and address increasing resistance to veterinary products.

Under the new regulations, producers must request inspections at the origin site before transporting cattle, buffalo, or horses. These inspections must be conducted by SENASA-accredited veterinarians or technicians. The process is documented through the Livestock Inspection and Dispatch Form (FIDHA). If no live ticks are detected, the form is accepted, allowing for the electronic Transit Document (DT-e) to be issued within 48 hours.

If live ticks are found, the livestock is rejected and cannot leave the establishment. In cases where ticks are detected during transit or at a destination, animals must return to their origin within 48 hours. In such instances, owners are required to perform bioassays to determine the parasite's sensitivity to various veterinary active ingredients, ensuring the effectiveness of treatments.