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Benefit of monitoring parasites throughout grazing season

Parasitic gastroenteritis is the main production limiting disease of sheep in the UK, with an annual cost to the UK industry of about 拢84 million.

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Benefit of monitoring parasites throughout grazing season

Parasitic gastroenteritis is the main production limiting disease of sheep in the UK, with an annual cost to the UK industry of about 拢84 million. This is because stomach worm infections can decrease...

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