A tick treatment commonly used on dogs has been approved for wombats suffering Sarcoptic Mange

More than 90 percent of the species' population is infected with the deadly parasite.

Rural reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with WIRES Programs Manager Kristie Newton to learn more about the condition, and how its being treated.

A tick treatment commonly used on dogs has been approved for wombats suffering Sarcoptic Mange
More than 90 percent of the species' population is infected with the deadly parasite.
Rural reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with WIRES Programs Manager Kristie Newton to learn more about the condition, and how its being treated.

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