Abstract:
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The only currently available, permanent long term solution for managing drench resistant worms is to breed worm resistant sheep. This farmnote details advantages of breeding worm resistant sheep, research in Western Australia, how to select worm resistant sheep, testing proceedures, checking worm egg counts, sampling individual sheep, co-selection against scouring and dagginess, using the results of tests and general, ram breeder and ram buyer tips.
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