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Timely Topics
Since August 2012, more than sixty (60) Timely Topics have been published to the web site. The articles are mostly written by members of the consortium. Most are shorter than fact sheets. They cover a variety of topics pertaining to internal parasite control in small ruminants. Some of the Timely Topics are available in PDF format. Some have been translated into Spanish. Information more than 5 years old is being reviewed and updated, as necessary.
Read current article: All About Condensed Tannins by Dan Quadros
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Learn more about Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Parasite Management in Small Ruminants
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