Scabs are a parasite underneath a sheep's fleece, causing itching, wool loss and potentially death.
An increase in sheep scabs is forcing calls for more supports for farmers in need of sheep dipping.
The scabs are a parasite under the fleese which can cause wool loss, excessive itching and, in extreme cases, death for the animal.
Dipping sheep in an insecticide and fungicide is seen as the best solution for the condition.
Chair of the Sheep Committee with the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association, Birr's Willie Shaw, says the current €4 per ewe under the welfare scheme is not enough:
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