Preventive chemical application is an important part of flystrike management in sheep. There are many different types of flystrike preventative chemicals on the market, all with different protection periods and chemical withholding periods. It is important to understand the value and limitations of these chemicals in the protection of sheep from flystrike.
Further information on managing flystrike can be found at Managing flystrike in sheep.
Flystrike Assist app for iOS and Android
This recently updated app assists decisions about the appropriate chemical for flystrike prevention whilst observing chemical withhold periods and is specifically designed for your iOS and Android devices.
You can view the main chemical groups and the relevant wool, local slaughter and export interval date for each chemical. The app then lets you set an application date and prepares a timeline for that application.
