Benefit of monitoring parasites throughout grazing season

Parasitic gastroenteritis is the main production limiting disease of sheep in the UK, with an annual cost to the UK industry of about £84 million.

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Benefit of monitoring parasites throughout grazing season

Parasitic gastroenteritis is the main production limiting disease of sheep in the UK, with an annual cost to the UK industry of about £84 million. This is because stomach worm infections can decrease...

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