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Sheep special: Be aware of Haemonchus contortus

Farmers and the wider sheep industry are being warned to stay alert as鈥疕aemonchus contortus, commonly known as Barber鈥檚 Pole worm, increases across the UK

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Haemonchus Contortus is reported to be spreading further north across the UK
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Haemonchus Contortus is reported to be spreading further north across the UK

While recent reports and testing suggest increased interest and possible cases of haemonchosis (the disease associated with Haemonchus infections) appearing further north across the country, the reasons...

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