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The struggle to control parasites

Why the drugs used to treat parasites may not be so effective in the future

Why the drugs used to treat parasites may not be so effective in the future. In some parts of the world farmers are finding that the drugs used to control parasites in their livestock are not working as effectively as they once did. Also in the programme, the life of larvae and why stripping off the sugar coating may be the only pill we need.

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