Local scientist issues alert 

WITH a qualification in analytical chemistry and his local lab keeping him busy, scientist, Larry Walker holds phials containing extracted samples for testing on phalaris and ryegrass. He is warning farmers to consider how the current dry weather conditions have increased various risks to livestock and tank water supplies. Pictured holding. Photo: GLENN GUY.

SOUTHERN Scientific Services principal, Larry Walker has expressed concern there is a very high danger to livestock of staggers from perennial ryegrass and phalaris as well as the risk of phalaris sudden death syndrome.

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