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Drench resistance confirmed in WA cattle

Increasing reports of cattle drench resistance prompted the Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia (DAFWA) to clarify the situation.<br /> Pamela Lawson reports on a series of tests carried out in 2010 and 2011, and the options available to producers to control parasites without exacerbating resistance.

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Drench resistance confirmed in WA cattle

There are many factors responsible for drench resistance development in cattle. A major culprit is the practice of routinely drenching whole herds rather than limiting it to the highest-risk groups within...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

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