Saturday,
18 January 2025
Flystrike warning for sheep producers

By Kelli Griffin, District Veterinarian (Cooma)

SOME parts of the Local Land Service Snowy Monaro region are experiencing wet and warm conditions which are ideal conditions for blowflies. Sheep producers are being advised to monitor sheep closely and treat struck sheep quickly.

Flystrike occurs when a blowfly lays eggs on the skin of an animal, with the resulting emerging larvae (maggots) creati...

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