Index forecasts greater liver fluke prevalence in the Midlands, west and north this month

Liver fluke prevalence is predicted to be highest in the Midlands, west and northern areas of the country this year
Index forecasts greater liver fluke prevalence in the Midlands, west and north this month

In abattoir examinations, on average 34% of herds have at least one animal with liver fluke damage.

Liver fluke infection is predicted to be more prevalent in the Midlands, the west and northern areas of the country.

The Ollerenshaw Summer Index 2025 predicts lower infection rate in the southeast of the country due to dry conditions that occurred in June and September this year.

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