Spore counts increase at Bodalla prompting warning for dairy farmers

Stan Gorton
February 16 2018 - 11:00am
HIGH SPORE COUNT: Recent warm weather and moisture had combined to create ideal conditions for spore growth, which can lead to facial eczema, known as FE.
HIGH SPORE COUNT: Recent warm weather and moisture had combined to create ideal conditions for spore growth, which can lead to facial eczema, known as FE.

Bega and Eurobodalla dairy farmers are urged to continue considering  zinc oxide supplements for their stock with counts above the threshold of 20,000 spores/gram of pasture being detected.

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Stan Gorton

Stan Gorton

Journalist

Walkley-nominated journalist based at The Islander on Kangaroo Island with an interest in the local community and the environment.

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