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Sheep dip linked to nervous system damage
13 Mar 2002

Researchers investigating cases of nervous system damage suffered by farmers and their workers have come to suspect the organophosphate present in some older formulation blowfly and lice control chemicals.

Although no definite link between the chemical and the illness has yet been proven, UK reseachers believe a small minority of people are genetically incapable of tolerating exposure to this chemical.

ABC - NSW Country Hour, 12/03/02

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