A group of dark sheep in the forest. Photo.
Most farmers are aware of parasite-related problems and follow general recommendations for sampling and deworming. However, a specific focus on liver fluke appears to be more limited, according to a study by SLU, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Photo: Lisa Chröisty, SLU

New insights into parasite control in sheep

Page reviewed:  09/06/2026

The liver fluke, a parasite affecting grazing animals, is expected to become more common as the climate changes. In a new study, researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) examined methods for detecting infection and how farmers currently control the parasite.

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Link to the scientific publication

Matilda Felländer, Giulio Grandi, Mikael Juremalm, Bitte Ljungström, Katarina Gustafsson, Johan Höglund, Three ways to find a fluke: Evaluating diagnostic methods for Fasciola hepatica surveillance in Swedish sheep, Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports, Volume 70, 2026.

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