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Blowfly Emergence Forecast launched to help sheep farmers stay ahead of flystrike risk

The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep will be hosting a new tool on their website to help sheep farmers prevent flystrike

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
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Blowfly Emergence Forecast launched to help sheep farmers stay ahead of flystrike risk

A new online support tool is being rolled out today (April 13) to help sheep farmers take a proactive approach to flystrike prevention. The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) will...

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