Merial reveal size of 'milk heist' at event

At this year’s Dairy Event, Merial Animal Health will reveal exactly how much money is being ’stolen’ from dairy farmers in the UK by gutworm. Visitors to the company’s stand will also have the opportunity to win an Apple iPad in a prize draw competition.

Merial Production Animal Product Manager Kathryn England says: "At a time when margins are particularly tight, dairy farmers are looking for opportunities to reduce losses and increase production. Our 2009 MOO test research clearly indicates that gutworm continues to be a major problem and therefore could be ’stealing’ potential revenue from producers.

"Visitors to our stand (Hall18, Stand AH-281) can find out the exact size of the ’robbery’, and learn how they can help to prevent it happening to them."