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The Basics of Liver Fluke in Sheep

December 31, 2018

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Technical Specialist Ciarán Lenehan introduces the topic of liver fluke in sheep, discusses the mechanisms of infection and outlines potential prevention strategies.

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Technical Specialist Ciarán Lenehan introduces the topic of liver fluke in sheep, discusses the mechanisms of infection and outlines potential prevention strategies.

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