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Drench resistant worms in sheep – drenching to control worms

November 30, 2023 by dalton

By Dr Clive Dalton Well, which one are you going to buy? Will the store assistant know enough to help you? Beware of being told that ‘this one’s a good seller at the moment’! Or this one has the free jerkin’. Drenches on the market It is mind boggling to see the enormous range of … Read more

Breeding sheep to eliminate dags and worms. 4.

November 28, 2023 by dalton

By Dr Clive Dalton PART 4 Selecting female replacements from the A team Docking ewe lambs Weaning ewe lambs Polled Dorset weaned lambs being picked for slaughter Drenching NO drenching at weaning, unless you have a crisis confirmed by a veterinarian. Tapeworms Developing natural immunity It’s an easy enough job running hoggets through the yards … Read more