The provisional regional fluke forecast, based on rainfall to the end of August, is indicating the potential for a "high-risk" of fluke infection in western Scotland this autumn.
Parasitic gastroenteritis is likely to be a problem in sheep on contaminated grazing in many areas.
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There is a high risk of fluke in western Scotland this autumn, according the National Animal Disease Information Service (NADIS) fluke-risk forecast. There is also a “medium risk” in Eastern Scotland.
The forecast is based on cumulative wetness scores using data from the Met Office.
The situation may change, depending on rainfall during September and October.
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In “high-risk” areas, grazing cattle may need to be dosed for fluke with a product with activity against immature fluke
Parasitic gastroenteritis is likely to be a problem in sheep on contaminated grazing in many areas also.
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There is a high risk of fluke in western Scotland this autumn, according the National Animal Disease Information Service (NADIS) fluke-risk forecast. There is also a “medium risk” in Eastern Scotland.
The forecast is based on cumulative wetness scores using data from the Met Office.
The situation may change, depending on rainfall during September and October.
In “high-risk” areas, grazing cattle may need to be dosed for fluke with a product with activity against immature fluke
Parasitic gastroenteritis is likely to be a problem in sheep on contaminated grazing in many areas also.
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