Farmers in Central Western New South Wales have recently noticed signs of photosensitisation in lambs just days after moving them onto fresh irrigated lucerne. Cowpea aphids were spotted in high numbers on the plants.

The good news: early action makes a big difference. In this case, moving the mob to a paddock with shelter helped them recover quickly.

Producers are encouraged to:
✔️ Check lucerne paddocks for cow pea aphids
✔️ Monitor stock closely for early signs
✔️ Act fast if symptoms appear

Symptoms of photosensitisation can include:
▪️ Puffy faces and droopy ears
▪️ Dullness or lethargy
▪️ Sunburn-like damage to skin
▪️ Even wool loss and skin irritation along the back

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Acknowledgement
This information is provided by the Central West Local Land Services