The sheep blowfly, Lucilia cuprina, is the main cause of fly strike in sheep, a serious welfare and economic issues costing the industry up to $175 million annually in losses and treatment. Current prevention relies heavily on insecticides, which are applied before fly waves or as a treatment.
Chinook Contract Research Inc. (CCR) has developed a new insecticide-loaded version of its Lidocaine Loaded Band (LLB), called the "I-LLB." This patented prototype aims to provide long-term fly strike prevention while reducing pain and tissue damage associated with myiasis.
We are seeking your input to better understand the prevalence of flystrike in Alberta and identify producer needs. Your expertise and experience would be invaluable in helping us to better address producer needs in the lamb industry.
Thank you in advance for your time. Producer Input Survey