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Drenching should be just one small part of a parasite management plan.
Drench resistance is common.
It is increasing in all drench families (and combinations) and poses a real risk to the viability of livestock farming. The balance of reducing the risk of drench resistance, while still managing worms (internal parasites) so production and animal welfare do not suffer involves compromise.
The risk of drench resistance development can be evaluated and steps taken to minimise it:
Drenching should be just one small part of a parasite management plan.
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