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BLOWFLY STRIKE
Blowfly strike is the infestation of sheep by fly maggots. It is caused by the sheep blowfly (Lucilia sericata). Maggots feed on the skin of the sheep, creating serious welfare and husbandry problems. In the UK, approximately 750,000 sheep on over 80% of
farms experience fly strike each year.
STRIKEWISE
Strikewise is a blowfly management tool, based on powerful computer models. The computer models use recordings of daily temperatures and rainfall, along with a detailed understanding of fly and sheep biology to forecast the patterns of fly and strike.
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Example strike-risk map
A typical seasonal strike-risk pattern of strike in England and Wales for May to October.
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