Dr. Paul Corkery:

It does require an element of forward planning. However, the VCI has said that the prescription can last up to 12 months. There are many different antiparasitics, including repellants for blowfly such as Clik. A farmer will have a record of what he or she purchased and will know what he or she will likely need for the next year. It is a production process that is well embedded in the system. The farmer knows the time of the year when he or she needs fly tags or Clik, but he or she can ask his or her vet for a prescription for all those products in one go when he or she chooses. The vet may be on the farm for a different reason and the farmer may ask about treating a sick animal - maybe not an emergency call at night. The Senator understands what I mean. It can happen prior to-----