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SubscribeThe introduction gives a summary of the annual control program and describes the worm control regions and worms encountered here.
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Rangelands: Program summary
What to do and when to do it for an annual worm control program in this region. Day-to-day drenching decisions will use the Drench Decision Guide (see topic: When to WormTest and when to drench).
Rangelands: Introduction
Information about the location, subregions and worms typically encountered here.
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The most important roundworms in this region vary according to latitude and rainfall patterns.
In southern areas or when there is winter rainfall:
In northern areas or when there is summer rainfall:
Also important in both the north and south, but mainly for young sheep
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