Prevent sheep measles

MG
March 17 2017 - 4:00am
At the trim rail on the slaughter floor of Fletcher International Exports' Dubbo abattoir. Preventative measures will guard against sheep measles.
At the trim rail on the slaughter floor of Fletcher International Exports' Dubbo abattoir. Preventative measures will guard against sheep measles.

JUST one dog or fox dropping can contaminate an area with tapeworm eggs for up 12 months, causing sheep measles (Taenia ovis) that’s costing losses to the meat industry of $2.4 million annually.

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Mark Griggs

Journalist 0- Central West NSW

Central West and Western editorial reporter living at Wellington and based out of The Land, Dubbo office.

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