Worms

With increasing drench resistance across high rainfall regions of Australia, breeding for worm egg count resistance is an important tool to minimise the cost of worm control and maximise wool returns.

With increasing drench resistance across high rainfall regions of Australia, breeding for worm egg count resistance is an important tool to minimise the cost of worm control and maximise wool returns.

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