A5 Q2 Torch Summer Magazine 2024 - Flipbook - Page 19
Treatment
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A昀昀ected animals should be housed to reduce exposure to UV light
If several cases are appearing, remove the sheep from the a昀昀ected pasture.
New cases should cease a昀琀er 4-5 days.
Medica琀椀on help reduce the in昀氀amma琀椀on and treat secondary infec琀椀on.
Speak to us for further advice.
Note that Bluetongue can also cause similar symptoms to plant poisoning so
if in doubt call your vet.
bog asphodel - picture credit Wikimedia
buckwheat - photo credit Wikimedia
bog asphodel - picture credit Wikimedia
buckwheat - photo credit Treehugger
ragwort - picture credit Jenny Schmidt
forage brassica - picture credit AHDB
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