Flystrike

On the nose: University of Western Australia’s Graeme Martin has supervised a study looking into which odours from Merino wool attract blowflies. Photo courtesy Graeme Martin.

Lateral thinking leads to innovative work towards flystrike management

New UWA paper looks at which sheep odours attract blowflies in a step towards resistance breeding.

06 March 2024

A new AWI investment will provide guidance for wool growers transitioning into a non-mulesed sheep enterprise.

Additional funding announced to manage flystrike

Expressions of interest sought from agriculture and sheep consultants

17 February 2022

Woolgrowers across Australia are being advised to look out for flystrike.

Flystrike warning for woolgrowers

Favourable weather conditions could see a rise in flystrike this year.

12 January 2022

AWI has announced almost one million dollars in funding to help research and manage flystrike . Picture Mark Saunders.

Flystrike research boosted

AWI further invests in flystrike

27 October 2021

Agriculture Victoria says to be prepared for flystrike in sheep as warmer weather approaches. Picture Mark Saunders.

Ideal conditions lead to flystrike warning

Sheep producers need to prepare for potential fly issues

18 October 2021

Sheep producers have been warned about increased risk of flystrike with wet and hot conditions.

Parasite warning for sheep producers

Wet conditions ideal for intestinal worms

04 February 2020

Using sophisticated gene editing techniques, researchers at the University of Melbourne have genetically modifed blowies, making their eyes white and removing their sense of smell. Photo: AWI

Inching towards a flystrike vaccine

Genetic work is enabling researchers to develop a flystrike vaccine

13 January 2019

Flystrike Assist app updated

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15 September 2017

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