Sheep Botfly (Noun)
Meaning
Larvae are parasitic on sheep.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- A sheep botfly infestation can cause significant damage to a sheep's hide and underlying tissue resulting in costly veterinary care.
- Sheep farmers often take preventative measures to tackle the problem of sheep botfly larvae parasitizing their flock.
- In severe cases the larvae from a sheep botfly infestation may migrate into the sheep's brain and eye.
- Sheep infected with a sheep botfly typically display signs of discomfort and may have difficulty feeding.
- Vaccination and medication are among the methods that sheep farmers use to combat the problem of sheep botflies.