WORMS, ticks and buffalo flies have all been the beneficiaries of repeated wet years across the east coast – prompting many to ramp up their treatment programs.
Buffalo fly have already been sighted well south of Queensland border and worms have been creating issues all winter on the back of relentless rain.
But concerns have been raised about the parasites becoming resistant to certain treatments, with some vets urging producers to re-think their programs.
A recent report by Meat & Livestock and University of Melbourne ranked buffalo fly and ticks some of the biggest costs to the…
