An issue with a slow-release sheep drench capsule is delaying thousands of sheep getting into meat works, which is an "absolute disaster", a Central Otago farmer says. The delay was due to the Government extending the withholding period for sheep that were given certain batches of slow-release drench capsule product Bionic Plus Hogget. Mr Nyhon said the extension of the withholding period had potential to be "an absolute disaster". He started using drench capsules for the first time this year, after being recommended the product. "We realise this product recall is a disruption for our vets and their farmer customers during a busy time in the lambing season."

Source: Otago Daily Times September 15, 2022 04:35 UTC