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Anthelmintic resistance

Sheep Management: cobalt deficiency, Startect availability and weighing accuracy

Reports indicate there are signs of lambs succumbing to cobalt deficiency, while farmers challenged by anthelmintic resistance have cause for greater optimism in worm control strategies.

3 July 2024
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Sheep Management: worm counts, lamb kill out and nuisance flies

With temperatures rising, worm burdens are likely to be a greater concern over the next week.

19 June 2024
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Keeping on top of summer health issues

Adam Woods previews this week’s summer health Focus and what’s inside.

5 June 2024
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Get smart with sheep wormers this summer

Strategic dosing can lower worm burdens on farms and also prevent worm populations from becoming resistant, writes Peter McCann.

5 June 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND