Sheep dipping contractor designs dipping machine inspired by local chip shop fryer

With sheep scab incidences on the rise, the need for effective treatment has never been more important. Alex Heath visits a contractor who has built his own mite killing machinery.

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Sheep dipping contractor designs dipping machine inspired by local chip shop fryer

With sheep scab incidences on the rise, the need for effective treatment has never been more important. Alex Heath visits a contractor who has built his own mite killing machinery. Dipping 300,000 sheep...

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