It is important that woolgrowers understand the regulatory limits of using chemical products on their sheep. Following the rules not only optimises the welfare of the sheep, it also maximises the safety of the operator, the health of the environment and the positive eco-credentials of Australian wool in the marketplace.
Woolgrowers rely on a range of animal health products to protect their sheep from internal and external parasites such as worms, lice and blowflies. One consequence of using chemical products is the potential presence of residues in body tissues and wool for a period after the product’s application.
For all registered veterinary products in Australia, there are in place regulatory time periods following the chemical’s application that indicate when the residue that remains in or on meat and wool products will not exceed the maximum residue limit (MRL).
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