Maggots may help solve rape cases, suggests a new study. Blowfly eggs and larvae can carry crucial evidence - such as sperm - which could help in sexual assault investigations, say scientists.

Blowfly eggs and larvae can carry crucial evidence, like sperm, which could help in sexual assault investigations, a new study from the University of Portsmouth has found.

Farmers have been advised to shear sheep early to help prevent blowfly strike, as changing weather patterns and a warm spring ...

“Regularly faecal egg counting will help identify worm burdens early and prompt treatment before lambs scour.” Farmers can sign up to Elanco’s Blowfly Watch alerts online at blowflywatch.co ...

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