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Spike in parasite levels

Following reports of high worm eggs counts across the country, sheep farmers should be on the lookout for worm and fluke risks in their flocks this autumn

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Spike in parasite levels

Results from farms involved in the Zoetis Parasite Watch scheme at the end of August revealed worm egg counts in lambs varying from 70 to well over 700 eggs per gram (EPG), with an average of 380 EPG....

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