
Is dag an indicator of worm-resistance in sheep?

What factors influence the expression of fleece rot?
The Quick Quiz
This quick quiz tests your knowledge of sheep and goat parasites and their control.
1. Is dag an indicator of worm-resistance in sheep?
2. What factors influence the expression of fleece rot?
3. How do lice develop resistance to treatments?
4. What macronutrient is the most important for regulating worm resistance in goats?
>> Check the answers.
State Outlooks for November 2017
Many eastern regions of the country are on ‘alert’ for worm and fly outbreaks. Parasites are not so much a concern in the remaining sheep regions that are still quite dry.
A new area in NSW has been included this month – the Greater Sydney area – outlooks for this high rainfall region will be of interest to those who run smaller numbers of sheep and goats in the temperate regions of the east coast.