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Understanding Refugia and Its Role in Slowing Drench Resistance

Understanding Refugia and Its Role in Slowing Drench Resistance

Learn how the concept of refugia helps slow drench resistance in livestock worms. Understand best practices for worm control and sustainable drenching strategies.

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Refugia

Refugia

Refugia refers to maintaining a population of non-drench resistant worms on your land and within your animals in order to slow the development of drench resistance. In this article, Sez the Vet explains the concept.

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Internal Parasites - Worms

Internal Parasites - Worms

Internal parasites are one of the biggest threats to livestock on lifestyle farms. Learn how to manage worms in sheep, goats, cattle, and horses with strategic drenching, pasture rotation, and species-specific advice.

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Internal parasites in cattle, sheep and goats – an update

Internal parasites in cattle, sheep and goats – an update

Worm control on lifestyle blocks is challenging due to drench resistance and changing parasite loads. Learn practical strategies for managing worms in sheep, goats, and cattle.

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