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Haemonchus highlighted to sheep farmers ahead of autumn

With Haemonchus contortus increasingly prevalent across the UK, sheep farmers are encouraged to widen their worm monitoring programmes to include adult ewes. Farmers Guardian reports.

Ellie Layton
Livestock Specialist
clock • 3 min read
Haemonchus highlighted to sheep farmers ahead of autumn

Barber's pole worm (Haemonchus contortus) is becoming an increasing concern for sheep farmers, but confirming its presence before treating adult sheep is essential to ensure the right approach is taken...

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