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Is it unnecessary to blanket treat ewes for worms at lambing?

New data emerging from a study involving Welsh sheep flocks shows good potential to significantly reduce the number of ewes that need to be wormed around lambing time.

Katie Jones
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Is it unnecessary to blanket treat ewes for worms at lambing?

New data emerging from a study involving Welsh sheep flocks shows good potential to significantly reduce the number of ewes that need to be wormed around lambing time. A study funded by the European...

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