Options around worming at lambing time

In most cases worming ewes at lambing time is for the benefit of the lambs later in the year

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Options around worming at lambing time

Should ewes be wormed at lambing time is a question often raised by farmers. Ms Heather Stevenson, veterinary investigation officer at SRUC veterinary Services says: "The short answer for many is no -...

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