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The dangers of itch mite and lice infestation in sheep

ommunal farmers, because of the largely uncontrolled environments in which they farm and, in many instances, due to a lack of animal health biosecurity regimens, are at risk of losing vast sums of potential income due to external parasite outbreaks such as itch mites and lice. These parasite infestations are highly contagious and can spread through entire flocks within just a few days. What makes the spreading of these parasites even easier

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