Fly strike in sheep: updates on the cost of control

Lihour, Katie; Lovatt, Fiona; Wall, Richard

doi:10.1002/inpr.301

In Practice

2023

DOI: 10.1002/inpr.301

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Fly strike in sheep: updates on the cost of control

Katie Lihour¹,

Fiona Lovatt²,

Richard Wall³

Abstract: Background: Blowfly strike is an important seasonal problem which costs the UK sheep industry millions of pounds per year. To maximise margins, it is important that practitioners advise clients on the most cost‐effective treatment strategy for their flock.Aim of the article: This article models the costs associated with different strategies for the management of blowfly strike on sheep farms. Farm vets should use this model to determine the most appropriate strategy for their clients.

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“…WHEN I opened my April issue of In Practice I was very pleased to see it contained an article of practical interest to sheep practitioners titled ‘Fly strike in sheep: updates on the cost of control’ 1 . Having read the article, I do have some concerns about some elements.…”

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