The trials found that risk was strongly influenced by stock condition and environment, and that natural treatments were generally effective at treating active strike.
Overview
Our recent field lab on natural approaches to flystrike in sheep investigated whether farmers can reduce the use of chemical treatment for flystrike. Triallists used a risk-based approach to prevention and treatment rather than a solely chemical approach. The trial took place across five farms using an array of different remedies and herbal fly repellents, as well as conventional chemical fly sprays when necessary. The trials found that risk was strongly influenced by stock condition and environment, and that natural treatments were generally effective at treating active strike.