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NZ Championing World First Oral Lice Treatment For Sheep

"Flexolt is a game changer," says Dickson. "It's very effective, killing 99.9% of lice on the animal."

Flexolt is a new product introduced this year that is the world's first oral lice treatment for sheep.

Vet Marlborough Rural Business Manager Heath Dickson talks about this innovative product that promises to boost sheep health + wool quality significantly, what makes it so simple and how it could change the game when it comes to protecting sheep from lice.

Listen to the full chat between Heath Dickson and Dominic George above.

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