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Farmers record low worm egg counts after dry spring

Farmers are being urged to be on the lookout for a spike in worm cases due to recent wetter weather.

Katie Jones
Editor, Farmers Guardian and Dairy Farmer
clock • 4 min read
Farmers record low worm egg counts after dry spring

Farmers are reporting some of the lowest levels of parasites as the prolonged dry weather forces parasites into a state of dormancy. However, experts are warning there could be a spike in worm cases...

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