Wormer resistance threatens future of sheep farming

Wormer resistance is a very real threat to sheep farming. Farmers must adopt new, sustainable worming practices to prolong the effectiveness of wormers.

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Wormer resistance threatens future of sheep farming

Click here to read more References References 1. SCOPS (2020). Why take action on farm? [online] Available at scops.org.uk/about/why-take-action-on-farm/ [Accessed April 17, 2020]. 2. Nieuwhof,...

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